India, Oct. 24 -- G ood-looking people, catchy songs, scenic locations and cheesy dialogues. For decades, Indian cinema has relied on this tried-and-tested formula for rom-coms, and audiences have rarely complained. Luv Ranjan, however, found his own spin on it 15 years ago, throwing in bickering friends and everyday lingo that made Pyaar Ka Punchnama and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety big successes. Now comes Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar, another attempt to revisit familiar territory. Directed by Anuj Saini, the film follows three school friends - Shivi, Gautam and Vedant - who are now colleagues, all single and still searching for love. A school reunion brings a chance to finally confess their feelings to their respective school crushes. But when it comes to matters of the heart, is a second chance all it takes, or are some things best left in the past? Luv and Jehan Handa, who have written PPDB, keep things light and tap into what rarely fails: nostalgia. The first half is a breeze, largely thanks to the chemistry between its three leads. But one soon begins to wonder: what is the film actually about? The second half picks up pace, and the film seems to find direction. The climax works, wrapping things up on a fun note. Thankfully, the dialogue steers clear of recycled WhatsApp jokes. However, a major track feels hard to buy into - a man falling head over heels for a school crush he barely spoke to, expecting her to call off her impending wedding just two days after their reunion! Rochak Kohli's music is good. The newcomers - Sparsh Walia, Sakshi Vaidya, Kunal Vaid, Alisha Chopra and Tushar Chhibber - do well too. Sparsh's character reminds you of Kartik Aaryan from the first Pyaar Ka Punchnama. Overall, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar has its moments....