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0 | An earnest highschool comedy that mostly feels like the driedout overheated leftovers of John Hughes |
1 | As she proved in Arrested Development Whitman is great although without her tremendous comic skill The DUFF would be well duff |
1 | Mae Whitman helps elevate a predictable story into one many wont mind watching |
1 | It occasionally plays like a mashup of Mean Girls and Easy A but Whitmans performance gives The DUFF a spiky energy all its own |
0 | There are times during The DUFF where you sense some potential But by the time the third act delivers its predictable finale seasoned audiences are left to reminisce about the movies that did it all better |
0 | it is in the end impossible to view The DUFF with anything less than almost total disdain especially given the aboveaverage nature of its source material |
1 | The DUFF is what you might call a catchall teen comedy |
1 | Despite the very predictable way the movie moves along the message here is simple wellknown and comfortingly reassuring that if someone loves you they will do so because of who you really are on the inside |
1 | As in any romantic comedy star chemistry is essential and this movies got it Whitman and Amell have an easy rapport that probably makes Cagans dialogue sound snappier than it is |
1 | Mainly just a film to showcase how utterly talented Mae Whitman is |
1 | You dont need to be Einstein to see where this is going but its an enjoyable and occasionally very funny trip with some smart observations about the yoofs addiction to technology |
1 | The DUFF may have some snappy modern dialogue that young people will get a kick out of but its the films incredibly charming leads who make it entertaining |
1 | Even if The DUFF doesnt raise the bar for recent teen romps it allows Whitman and Amell to show off their considerable charms |
1 | The teenmovie standard about the struggles of the high school outsider is given a good surprisingly thoughtful going over in an aboveaverage offering that challenges stereotypes and the alleged importance of fitting in |
1 | Mildly amusing but always well acted |
1 | Mae Whitman please star in all movies |
1 | Astute and genuinely funny teen comedies dont come along very often this one starts with a smart script and lets the spirited cast run with it |
1 | The smartest sweetest wittiest highschool movie in years |
1 | Based on the 2010 YA novel by Kody Keplinger The DUFF is a moderately astute consistently entertaining teen comedy about the evils of socialmedia shaming and the healing power of just being yourself |
1 | The DUFF is a heartfelt film that adheres somewhat to formula but thats distinguished by its knowingness Josh A Cagans smart script and by a riotous central performance from Whitman |
1 | This highschool comedy avoids the worst clichs of the genre and resists rather than indulges the worst tendencies of adolescence Which is a rare thing |
1 | The onceubiquitous American high school comedy has been supplanted by dystopian Young Adult franchises in recent years but it makes a minor and surprisingly welcome comeback with The Duff |
1 | The DUFF is the first laughoutloud high school comedy since Easy A while also being genuinely the kind of story young girls need to be told more often |
1 | I think the selfie generation has just got its own The Breakfast Club |
1 | Yes it uses a wellworn textbook but thanks to some quality casting and a likeable screenplay from writer Josh Cagan there are still plenty of laughs |
1 | Mean Girls it aint but then again what is |
0 | A formulaic comedy where the actors appear to be a good 10 years older than the characters they are playing |
1 | While this latest entry into the Pygmalion with Clearasil genre doesnt bring anything new to the table its still fun enough to hang out with for a while |
1 | This is a likeable and smartly written teen movie that still seems very fresh in spite of rehashing characters and situations familiar from countless other highschool comedies |
1 | The Duff is your typical highschool misfit comedy elevated by a kooky cranky and deeply sympathetic performance by Mae Whitman |
0 | The DUFF looks at first as if its set in a postclique world where its ok to be niche But no the film tells us for jock goth and geek alike theres another hurdle you need to be hot |
1 | The Duff is a standardissue highschool film but it has some funny material |
1 | This tongueincheek endeavour is playful in its approach never earnest enough to a point where its unbearable |
1 | A predictable promcom but the journey is fun |
1 | 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 |
1 | Mae Whitman is absolutely terrific giving a wry knowing attitude to her character and the film and turning The DUFF from a modestly amusing comedy to a genuine success |
0 | This is a wellintentioned and sometimes quite sharp high school movie that falls just short of the mark due to a few wayoffthemark scenes and too much heavyhanded preaching |
1 | Subversively snarky yet sensitive it updates George Bernard Shaws Pygmalion with 21st century technology |
1 | distinguished by sprightly intelligent writing and outstanding performances that are not just funny but also perceptive and nuanced |
1 | Perhaps no one over age 16 should ever see this movie That may not be the worst advice I could give you |
0 | Although it has its John Hughesesque moments The DUFF is derivative of lots of other and more recent teen angst movies |
1 | The DUFF has a lot to say about beauty ideals and how we perceive our selfworth |
1 | Willstrike a chord with teen girls if they can get past the casting of the healthy but hardly plussized Whitman as well as the changes made to sanitize the book |
1 | Even if it serves up the happy ending audiences apparently insist upon the good in The DUFF mostly outweighs the stuff youve seen before |
1 | Funny heartfelt and inspirational The best high school comedy since Easy A Mae Whitman deserves to be a star |
1 | Its hard not to see The Duff becoming an instant teen classic |
0 | The halfhearted message about inner beauty and selfesteem becomes muddled in a film that winds up as shallow as many of its characters |
1 | The Duff makes timely points about selflove body image and modern relationships but falls short of becoming a teen drama classic |
0 | Anyone not currently in high school is bound to find it derivative albeit not unpleasant |
1 | The DUFF won me over to the degree that I found it to be one of the more charming teen comedies of recent years |
0 | As much as the film attempts to follow in the Easy A template it lacks its satiric edge and its willingness to confront high school hypocrisy headon |
1 | One of the few teen comedies that may remain relevant and entertaining for years to come |
1 | Why is it so wonderful Because wit and charm matter and The DUFF has a good deal of both The cast will be stars the gags will be immortal and youll still be watching this movie years from now |
1 | Fun high school comedy is unexpectedly insightful |
0 | Yearning to be the new Mean Girls The DUFF is just another bad movie some premium cable channel is going to try to make you watch in the near future |
1 | Teen angst flicks are always formula The DUFF is no exception Once in awhile one is done right This is a pretty good but very predictable flick |
0 | The fact that The DUFF ends on a such a sappy uninspired note isnt surprising but it is disappointing given all the little glimmers of promise peppered throughout the films first half |
0 | Too eager to prove that its hip to the ways of the youngsters these days pounding away at its one note of supposed insight until it just becomes condescending |
1 | The chemistry between Whitman and Amell is decent enough to overcome some issues and rough spots Full Content Review Sex Profanity Violence etc for Parents also available |
1 | Whitman displays flawless comic timing and consistently makes inspiring choices in terms of delivery reaction even the slightest facial expression She shines confidently in a selfdeprecating role and its irresistible |
0 | More in line with cheesy nineties teen movies like SHES ALL THAT than John Hughes or more sensitive recent fare |
1 | Its not Mean Girls Its not even Easy A But its definitely a solid B |
1 | Its the first great teen comedy since Mean Girls |
1 | Sandels film has heart some good laughs and a decent message In this age of cyberbullying thats nothing to scoff at |
0 | It falls short of the mark even as it hits every one of the genres conventions |
1 | Capable spry and mostly wise when it isnt spelling out its moralistic intent The main attraction is Mae Whitman acting her heart out while making her every last moment look as natural and vulnerable as that of a real life being lived |
1 | Especially because the young costars Mae Whitman and Robbie Amell are so appealing The DUFF is charming cheeky and relevant |
1 | Where Bianca and Wesley are going is obvious from the outset but it builds naturally through a palship with a genuine spark |
0 | Even in this wouldbe subversive comedy success means getting the guy |
0 | Romance or the desire to find someone special isnt a bad thing if its not the only thing But as it stands in DUFF the denouement at prom has clich written all over it |
1 | The DUFF would make John Hughes smile |
0 | The film deposits its heroine and everyone in the audience looking toward her for imagemaintaining guidance back at square one |
0 | A tepid undernourished clone of the John Hughes high school template with attractive leads stuck in a script that feels like a tattered handmedown |
1 | Whitman makes Bianca so thoroughly herself throughout that anyone would be glad to have her for a BFF |
0 | A Derivative Unimaginative Forgettable Film |
0 | Mae Whitman is the best thing here and the funny actress deserves better material than whats offered in this derivative and superficial ode to teen selfacceptance |
0 | The earnest yet consistently misfiring The DUFF makes all those other teen movies look even better |
1 | A smart funny straighttalking teen movie in the John Hughes tradition Oodles of charm from the young cast |
1 | It works but just barely |
0 | With all of the clutter The DUFF seems to forget or even disregard its own empowerment message |
1 | While ultimately serving up the expected The DUFF is fresh and funny throughout largely thanks to two vibrantly written lead characters |
1 | The movie is glib and willfully superficial but also smart at times about teen social stratification |
1 | For all its potential pitfalls The DUFF manages to keep its head above water thanks to Whitman Amell and a willingness to engage with teenmovie clichs in a relatively thoughtful way |
1 | There are no surprises here but the predictability doesnt mute the fun |
1 | The ostensible message of accepting difference is overwhelmed by a spirit of blind conformism |
1 | The DUFF is exponentially dumb For starters Mae Whitman isnt fat or ugly Point of fact shes wildly charismatic |
0 | Whitman is fantastic the movie is not it goes back and forth between subverting genre cliches and wholeheartedly embracing them |
0 | You know what would be revolutionary Making a really good movie about a threedimensional teenage female character that doesnt start and finish with both eyes on the same old punishing character types |
0 | What might have been a frank portrayal of high school culture and challenges ends up veering between being either too cynically hypersexual or preachy |
1 | Mae Whitman reveals herself to be one of the funniest actresses of her generation in a spoton and endlessly quotable take on teenage dramz in 2015 |
1 | This is Whitmans film and she seems determined not to waste her chance at being a leading lady |
0 | Whitman brings such kindness to Bianca that the movie almost sometimes sort of works as empowering evidence of many teens flawed selfesteemdriven perspectives |
0 | A shallow witless and bizarrely cast endeavor always eager to preach about the value of selfacceptance but just as ready to indulge superficial behavior as a method of empowerment |
1 | A clever comedy that isnt a chore to sit through if youre outside of the target demographic Oh and your kids are gonna love it |
1 | Its a comedy with an easy message and its sort of sweet Not too raunchy not too challenging A good date movie for sophomores |
0 | The DUFF doesnt seem to know what its point actually is Its proselfacceptance and also promakeover Its about liking yourself and how youd like yourself better with a boyfriend |
0 | Feels like grownups so desperate to appear hip to social media they make sure to mention every app theyve ever heard of including We Heart It and Whatsapp |
1 | The DUFF doesnt deviate much from the pattern in fact it doesnt stray from it all but a pair of playful lead performances by Mae Whitman and Robbie Amell makes it a worthy entry in the genre |
1 | The DUFF wont stay with you far past its runtime But as a vehicle its ample proof that we should be seeing more of Mae Whitman |
1 | Most of the credit goes to Whitman who stands in and stands up for the DUFF in all of us |