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The DUFF (2015)

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71%
64%

AUDIENCE SCORE

66%

Critic Consensus: The DUFF doesn't achieve teen-movie greatness, but offers enough of a postmodern twist on the genre to recommend -- and boasts typically great work from star Mae Whitman.

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Bianca (Mae Whitman) is a content high school senior whose world is shattered when she learns the student body knows her as 'The DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her prettier, more popular friends (Skyler Samuels & Bianca Santos). Now, despite the words of caution from her favorite teacher (Ken Jeong), she puts aside the potential distraction of her crush, Toby (Nick Eversman), and enlists Wesley (Robbie Amell), a slick but charming jock, to help reinvent herself. To save her senior year from turning into a total disaster, Bianca must find the confidence to overthrow the school's ruthless label maker Madison (Bella Thorne) and remind everyone that no matter what people look or act like, we are all someone's DUFF. (C) CBS Films
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (for crude and sexual material throughout, some language and teen partying)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • In Theaters:
     wide
  • On DVD:
  • Box Office:
    $30,777,437.00
  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    Lionsgate Films

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All Critics (108) | Top Critics (28)

This is a well-intentioned and sometimes quite sharp high school movie that falls just short of the mark due to a few way-off-the-mark scenes and too much heavy-handed preaching.

February 26, 2015 | Rating: 2.5
Chicago Sun-Times
Top Critic

It's hard not to see "The Duff" becoming an instant teen classic.

February 21, 2015 | Full Review…
Variety
Top Critic

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 you'll still be watching this movie years from now.

February 20, 2015 | Full Review…
New York Magazine/Vulture
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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 self-deprecating role, and it's irresistible.

February 20, 2015 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
RogerEbert.com
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It's not "Mean Girls." It's not even "Easy A." But it's definitely a solid B.

February 20, 2015 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Newark Star-Ledger
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It's the first great teen comedy since Mean Girls.

February 20, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Globe and Mail
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Audience Reviews for The DUFF

½

Cute. I haven't read the book, so not devastated by what is apparently a big change from the original story. Decent young (non of whom I know) cast and a few laughs. It wasn't completely engrossing but I liked it enough to finish watching. Probably nice for tween girls and young teens to watch.

Nicki Marie
Nicki Marie

Super Reviewer

A predictable romcom. Sends a nice clear message but is overall poorly acted and tiresome!

Film Crazy
Film Crazy

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Based on the book of the same name by Kody Keplinger, "The DUFF" is a teen romantic comedy that both has a feel-good female friendly vibe, and obvious and clichéd characters and situations. As much as I wanted to love this for its silliness and relatability, it really was another run of the mill teen comedy. Read more at http://www.bluefairyblog.com/reviews/2015/7/21/the-duff

Spencer S.
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