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Duff: Le faire-valoir

Original title: The DUFF
  • 2015
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 41m
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Ken Jeong, Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell, and Bella Thorne in Duff: Le faire-valoir (2015)
A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her prettier more popular friends.
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A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF - Designated Ugly Fat Friend - by her prettier, more popular counterpar... Read allA high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF - Designated Ugly Fat Friend - by her prettier, more popular counterparts.A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF - Designated Ugly Fat Friend - by her prettier, more popular counterparts.

  • Director
    • Ari Sandel
  • Writers
    • Josh A. Cagan
    • Kody Keplinger
  • Stars
    • Mae Whitman
    • Bella Thorne
    • Robbie Amell
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    105K
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    POPULARITY
    4,561
    260
    • Director
      • Ari Sandel
    • Writers
      • Josh A. Cagan
      • Kody Keplinger
    • Stars
      • Mae Whitman
      • Bella Thorne
      • Robbie Amell
    • 185User reviews
    • 140Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations total

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    Mae Whitman
    Mae Whitman
    • Bianca Piper
    Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne
    • Madison Morgan
    Robbie Amell
    Robbie Amell
    • Wesley Rush
    Allison Janney
    Allison Janney
    • Dottie
    Bianca A. Santos
    Bianca A. Santos
    • Casey
    • (as Bianca Santos)
    Skyler Samuels
    Skyler Samuels
    • Jess
    Romany Malco
    Romany Malco
    • Principal Buchanan
    Nick Eversman
    Nick Eversman
    • Toby
    Chris Wylde
    Chris Wylde
    • Mr. Filmore
    Ken Jeong
    Ken Jeong
    • Mr. Arthur
    Rebecca Weil
    Rebecca Weil
    • Caitlyn
    Seth Meriwether
    Seth Meriwether
    • A.J.
    Erick Chavarria
    Erick Chavarria
    • Señor Gomez
    Brian Dewar McNamara
    • Matt
    Benjamin Taylor Davis
    Benjamin Taylor Davis
    • Jeffrey
    • (as Benjamin Davis)
    RJ Shearer
    RJ Shearer
    • Albert
    Eric R. Moore
    • Paul
    J.J. Green
    J.J. Green
    • Trevor
    • (as JJ Green)
    • Director
      • Ari Sandel
    • Writers
      • Josh A. Cagan
      • Kody Keplinger
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    User reviews185

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    7SwollenThumb

    Feel Good Entertainment

    I enjoy watching teen movies to see what the young generation is up to. This movie gives the modern sensibility on final year high school students wading through the confusing labyrinth of romance and dating mingled with the vicissitudes of friendship. All with the absence of any help from adults, who generally are causing more stress than they are helping out. Feel good entertainment even if there is a little too much voice-over needed to explain what Bianca is going through.
    6muamba_eats_toast

    Average fun

    Tbh when I saw the name of the film I presumed it was about a pregnant girl. Never the less it's a good enough high school comedy coming of age film. Nothing new or special but there's enough laughs to get by and it's a heartwarming enough story. Fits the bill for a quiet night in not paying complete attention with a takeaway perfectly.
    7Jerique

    A wholesome comedy

    In this tale which seems to take elements from Easy A and A Walk to Remember, Bianca (Mae Whitman) is told by her long-time neighbor and classmate, Wesley (Robbie Arnell) that she is the Designated Ugly Fat Friend (or DUFF for short).

    All Bianca wants is Toby, and will even help out Wesley to get that. In A Walk to Remember kind of format the unlikely friends become close and Toby is revealed to also believe in 'the duff' as he yearns for Jess and Casey, Bianca's friends, in the hopes that Bianca will hook him up.

    It all comes to a head with a She's All That-esque moment close to the end of the film. It's a low budget film, and there's not an all-star cast. I really only recognize Mae Whitman from Scott Pilgrim, Ken Jeong, and Allison Janney. Everyone else here feels forgettable.

    Although everyone fills out their roles and no one sticks out like a sore thumb, the acting is what sells the film. Mae has perfect timing for her on-the-button lines to finish off scenes. Mae is approachable, which makes Bianca approachable.

    I did find some things in the film out of touch, however. In the early stages of the blossoming friendship, Bianca dances and makes a fool of herself with a mannequin at the store while Wesley does his best to be Gerard Butler in The Ugly Truth. It's revealed that Wesley's ex is filming the whole situation and then later, Bianca accuses Wesley. It pains me how cringeworthy it is. Anyone with half a brain would realize he wouldn't do that and it was impossible to do it without Bianca noticing. The way that the recording is done is not subtle either.

    Aside from that there are sprinkles of comedic moments and quotes throughout the film. It's light-hearted and not raunchy like American Pie can be. It's got some taste and some brilliant jokes. Overall, it's worth a view and anyone who enjoys teen comedies with a bit of romance won't regret it.
    8rannynm

    Hilarious, yet deep. And, worthy of a second viewing

    The comedic movie, The Duff, is hilarious, relatable and worth watching. The film is about high-school senior Bianca, played by Mae Whitman, who finds out that she is the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) of her attractive group of friends. Determined to change her DUFF image and impress her crush Toby, she turns to her popular neighbor Wesley Rush, played by Robbie Amell, to give her a complete makeover. Through her journey of transformation, she gains self confidence and shows the school that everybody is a DUFF.

    Not only do I enjoy that the movie starts off fast, but I really like that it starts with a cool, graphic newspaper clip that explains high school and the different types of people in high school. Being a high school student myself, I was really surprised at how relatable the movie is, especially to today's generation of teenagers. It doesn't just portray the generic, stereotypical high school student that is so outdated. The movie has a lot of familiar celebrity stars that I enjoyed seeing. The performances by Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell, Allison Janney and Ken Jeong are especially hilarious and very entertaining.

    The movie is hilarious, yet deep. Most comedy movies are really funny, yet pointless or lack an overall message. I laughed so often and even shed a tear in a heartfelt scene. The facial expressions are priceless and memorable. I respect this film for being extremely funny while also having a deep, motivational moral lesson and theme. I enjoyed the plot and moral of the story as much the comedy. The movie has a lot of references that are very comical. One example is an episode of the Simpsons that the movie shows. The movie also has really entertaining graphics that make the movie even more unique, some of this include labels and an interactive screen effect.

    This film is one I will watch multiple times and tell my friends to watch, yet I do not recommend it as a family movie. The film may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13 due to inappropriate language and actions. I definitely recommend the movie for teenagers in high school, especially girls. I recommend the movie to ages between 13 and 18. I give this movie 4 out of 5 stars.
    6ArchonCinemaReviews

    Not the next "Mean Girls" by any means but funny and entertaining enough

    Take a look around and survey your group of friends, are they all good looking? Then you might be the designated ugly fat friend, or the DUFF.

    Bianca's life becomes undone when someone reveals to her that she is the DUFF to her prettier and more popular high school friends. Frustrated, she retaliates by instigating the status quo and social hierarchy at her school.

    This comedy finds its laughs as Bianca, played by Mae Whitman, desperately tries to reinvent herself and overcome DUFF status. A chronic DUFF, she can't do it alone, and makes a deal with her neighbor Wesley (Robbie Amell) to undo the damage.

    A fan of Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell is the clear star of this film. Playing an endearing jock without being a cliché is quite a feat and his performance is scene stealing without being a parody.

    From that plot alone there is not much to the story within the high school film The Duff. The film injects an archetype antagonist, played by Bella Thorne, the most classic mean girl ever invented. This character's existence is solely responsible for the plot feasibly being stretched to feature film length – otherwise the DUFF would be relegated to a solitary episode plot line on a WB television series.

    Though briefly marketed as the Mean Girls of the 2010's, it really is in an inferior class in comparison to the phenom that was (and is) Mean Girls. The writing, plot and direction are all ho-hum: funny enough for a one time watch with your girlfriends with popcorn, but that's about it.

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    • Trivia
      Mae Whitman stated that she was frequently bullied in high school growing up and ate lunch in the bathroom on occasion to avoid bullies. These experiences helped her get in the mindset to play her character in the movie.
    • Goofs
      When Madison is giving out her party invitations, Caitlyn is supposedly recording the interaction for Madison's YouTube channel, however for the majority of the scene she is holding her phone incorrectly and her hand is covering the camera.
    • Quotes

      Toby Tucker: The song was mine.

      Bianca Piper: Yeah I'm not surprised cause it was a piece of shit... and so are you.

    • Crazy credits
      At the start of the closing credits there is a gag reel in between introducing each actor/actress.
    • Alternate versions
      The UK release was cut, this film was originally seen for advice, at which stage the distributor was advised it was likely to receive a 15 classification but that their preferred 12A could be obtained by removing a scene involving strong sex references. When the film was submitted for formal classification, this sequence had been removed and the film was classified 12A.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Zachary Quinto/Mae Whitman/Carolina Herrera (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Kill The Band
      Performed by Tom Holkenborg

      Written by Tom Holkenborg (as Tom Holkenberg), Fredrik Saroea, Joost van Bellen (as Joost Van Bellen)

      Courtesy of Nettwerk Productions, Ltd.

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    • Release date
      • July 9, 2015 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • La Duff
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • CBS Films
      • Vast Entertainment
      • Wonderland Sound and Vision
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    • Budget
      • $8,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,030,343
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,809,149
      • Feb 22, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $43,709,744
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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