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.
- Director:
- Ari Sandel (feature debut)
- Writer:
- Josh A. Cagan
- Cast:
- Bella ThorneMae WhitmanRobbie AmellAllison JanneyKen JeongSkyler SamuelsBianca A. SantosAgnes MayasariGabriela Fraile
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Giles Hardie
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The New York Times
pressEven in this would-be subversive comedy, success means getting the guy.
The Guardian
pressThere are stretches which soar... nailing scene after funny scene with an honest spirit rarely seen in mainstream teen films.
The Dissolve
pressFor 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.
Los Angeles Times
pressRomance, 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.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIts 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.
FilmInk
pressWhile definitely not a movie that everyone will enjoy, fans of the genre can be sure to leave more than satisfied after the credits roll.
Flicks, Giles Hardie
flicksThe New York Times
pressEven in this would-be subversive comedy, success means getting the guy.
The Guardian
pressThere are stretches which soar... nailing scene after funny scene with an honest spirit rarely seen in mainstream teen films.
The Dissolve
pressFor 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.
Los Angeles Times
pressRomance, 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.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIts 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.
FilmInk
pressWhile 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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