Flicks, Giles Hardie
Warning: Old man reviewing young teenager film ahead. Contains John Hughes comparisons and may carry bah humbug views.
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The DUFF
Arrested Development's Mae Whitman discovers, to her horror, that she is her clique's DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) in this high-school makeover comedy.
2015Rating: M, Offensive language and sexual references.101 minsUSA
Comedy
- Director:
- Ari Sandel (feature debut)
- Writer:
- Josh A. Cagan
- Cast:
- Bella ThorneMae WhitmanRobbie AmellAllison JanneyKen JeongSkyler SamuelsBianca A. SantosAgnes MayasariGabriela Fraile
The DUFF / Reviews
The New York Times
Even in this would-be subversive comedy, success means getting the guy.
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The Guardian
There are stretches which soar... nailing scene after funny scene with an honest spirit rarely seen in mainstream teen films.
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The Dissolve
For all its potential pitfalls, manages to keep its head above water, thanks to Whitman, Amell, and a willingness to engage with teen-movie clichés in a relatively thoughtful way.
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Los Angeles Times
Romance, or the desire to find someone special, isn't a bad thing - if it's not the only thing. But as it stands in "DUFF," the denouement at prom has cliché written all over it.
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Hollywood Reporter
Its central pair of unlikely allies will engage young audiences' sympathy. They're smartly played by Whitman and Amell, whose warmth and comic chops keep the movie buoyant.
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FilmInk
While definitely not a movie that everyone will enjoy, fans of the genre can be sure to leave more than satisfied after the credits roll.
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