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Audience Member We think we live in a place without labels but deep down we are designated something A teen comedy that doesn't actually cover any new ground or break it but Mae Whitman is awesome recognizing a high school label that she wasn't even aware of before A DUFF or a Designated Ugly Fat Friend is a new one and just about every clique in the teenage hierarchy has one Bella Thorne is the queen and constantly reminds Bianca she will never matter in the student body but Bianca and her childhood friend strike a deal that if she can break out of her category she can become one other than herself as other see her It’s true we all have our insecurities, and it's not about how others see us or what we call ourselves but what we can define ourselves to be The cyber-bulling thing was the last thing I was going to see in this movie, it still sends a clear message about privacy being invaded and how the digital age today can still be hurtful with the smallest keystroke or text message There’s funny sight gags, slick dialogue, smart ideas, and very eye-opening Maybe deep down we are all duffs, we each have something that makes us who we are and we should own it, do any of us know where we stand in the social hierarchy?, people can be cruel, there will always be someone out there who doesn’t like you, it’s not worth paying energy to someone with bad taste, we aren’t defined by the way we look, what we wear shouldn’t matter as much, it’s about the content of your character, we have to cherish the friendships we have to get us through the hard times, people can still like you for all of your weird quirks that make you you, be the best version of yourself but you can also improve along the way The film is still very funny even if it feels overly long deviating from the book yet it teaches us about love and self acceptance at any age High school doesn’t have to follow us forever because everyone doesn’t have to stay the same; they can choose to change or stand out Bianca and Wesley both learn to love who they are despite the crushing reality of high school forcing them to conform challenging the stereotypes You can forget all about the bs after you turn 16 because it shouldn’t matter anymore and the only one who can define you is you 10 years later and this is a great throwback to 90s teen comedies with good acting being a mishmash of ‘Easy A’ and ‘Mean Girls’ Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/25 Full Review Ed R Hilarious movie with a great message! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/25 Full Review Jason D It was really enjoyable, the chemistry was believable Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/12/24 Full Review Penjenta Here's what i thought when my teen and preteen daughters watched it… A. Why is it ok for girls to hit guys? Like over and over she is abusive to him and it's totally fine… she throws food or drinks on him multiple times, actually punches him in the face… what the heck?! I don't want my sons to be treated like that. B. I need to teach keep teaching them about real relationships and not fake romance that messes up our thoughts in relationships… I know it's meant to be a fun movie but those are the two things i felt about it Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/17/23 Full Review Will Z This movie might be one of the worst I have ever seen. They make the character so unlikeable you enjoy it when they get rejected. The only characters that were enjoyable to watch were the teachers. The overall plot of the movie was dumb with a predictable ending. They oversexualized a simple high school relationship. The dialogue was very poor, and it felt as if they were speaking from a robot. The only enjoyable part of the movie was watching her get played by the guitar guy. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/22 Full Review Audience Member It's undeniably a cornball fest, but it's also incredibly sweet and there's moments where it goes from doing a good Mean Girls impression to just being good. Its side characters are fun, especially the teachers, and it has a cute and relatable story with great flow. None of its pieces are as memorable as those in some of the best high school comedies like Mean Girls, 10 Things, etc., but Mae Whitman (Bianca) and Robbie Arnell (Wesley) have clear chemistry and they're really fun to watch together. Also, I'd watch Allison Janey as a mom in anything, ever. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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