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Critics Reviews

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Nikki Gemmell The Australian Apr 9
3/5
The Deb is hilarious. Filthy, fun, but most of all moving. Yet it’s also mocking real issues that a lot of its target audience (young women) passionately care about. Go to Full Review
Sandra Hall The Age (Australia) Apr 9
4/5
It’s a wonderful mix of the raucous and the heartfelt and charges along at an exhilarating pace, punctuated by a series of setbacks and misunderstandings which are predictable but persuasive. Go to Full Review
Matthew Creith IndieWire 09/16/2024
“The Deb” may not be the most memorable movie musical of the year, but its heart and funny bone are in the right place. Go to Full Review
Jane Freebury Jane Freebury 2d
3/5
A fun, rude directorial debut set in the back of beyond, where quaint cultural practices survive for the TikTok generation Go to Full Review
Sarah Ward ScreenHub Apr 13
Wilson is a spirited and enthusiastic filmmaker ... but The Deb’s knack for casting all but her own role is the movie’s greatest strength. Go to Full Review
David Griffiths Subculture Entertainment Apr 11
3/5
Tries to pack a little too much in but overcomes that with great music and brilliant performances. The Deb is one great alternative musical that shouldn't be missed. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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ROSS E @Emulsionstor 4d Great fun , just go see it. See more Walter W @RT71869229 Apr 10 "The Deb" marks Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut with a very raunchy Australian comedy musical. Charlotte MacInnes leads as "Maeve" a suspended student from an elite city private school who is sent to stay with her cousin "Taylah" (Natalie Abbott) in the drought-stricken town of Dunburn just before a traditional debutante ball. As the self proclaimed feminist voice of our generation this schoolgirl flashes more than her privilege at assembly and earned the hashtag cancelpig. The "FML" song opens the movie and sets the tone for the outrageous "The Deb". "The Deb" has been adapted from the 2022 musical with insanely catchy songs by Hannah Reilly and Meg Washington. Rebel reserves some of the best lines for her character "Janette". It will become a cult classic like "Adventures of Priscilla", "Muriel’s Wedding" and "Strictly Ballroom". "The Deb" ugly duckling and fish out of water tale is pitched perfectly to a female audience and even this ageing prolific movie reviewer. See more Tyra M @RT46772060 Apr 9 Beautiful and heartwarming. Incredibly talented cast. Beautiful and catchy songs by talented Meg Washington. And absolutely must see new Australian classic See more Ellen C @RT89826334 Apr 4 A sleeper hit & cult classic in the making. Ignore the surrounding drama - it’s worth a watch, not just to support some Australian talent, but also for the undeniable spirit at it’s core. With catchy songs, compelling leads, & a plot line that ticks along nicely - and some absolutely spot-on punchlines, it’ll keep you engaged between chuckles. While at times the movie did stray from the traditional Aussie comedy script - notably, the antagonist of the film wasn’t completely one dimensional - these deviations appear to be for the better. My only real critique is that there was a plot point unresolved - why the "spinster-esque" character missed her debutante ball. However, that didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment. The Dev was a fun watch, but the real highlight was the talented cast that gave the film its heart - I hope it brings joy to audiences for years to come. If you’re wanting a low stakes watch this weekend, check out The Deb. . See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Director
Rebel Wilson
Producer
Amanda Ghost, Len Blavatnik, Gregor Cameron
Screenwriter
Rebel Wilson
Production Co
Unigram, AI Film, Camp Sugar Productions, Bunya Productions, Access Entertainment
Genre
Comedy, Musical
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 1m