The DUFF

"Warning: Old man reviewing young teenager film ahead. Contains John Hughes comparisons and may carry bah humbug views."

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

"Even in this would-be subversive comedy, success means getting the guy."

"There are stretches which soar... nailing scene after funny scene with an honest spirit rarely seen in mainstream teen films."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."