G.B.F.

January 17th, 2014







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G.B.F.

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Plot
What happens after Tanner is outed by his classmates and becomes the title "gay best friend" for three high school queen bees?

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 6.4/10 (535 voted)

Critic's Score: /100

Director: Darren Stein

Stars: Michael J. Willett, Paul Iacono, Sasha Pieterse

Storyline
In G.B.F., social warfare erupts when three high school clique queens battle for supremacy: drama diva Caprice, Mormon princess 'Shley and blonde fashionista Fawcett. When unassuming Tanner is outted, he finds himself cast as the hottest new teen-girl accessory: The Gay Best Friend. The clique queens immediately pounce and makeover Tanner into their ideal arm candy, forcing him to choose between popularity and the true friends - including his own B.F.F. Brent - that he's leaving behind.

Cast:
Sasha Pieterse - Fawcett
Natasha Lyonne - Ms. Hoegel
Evanna Lynch - McKenzie Price
Megan Mullally - Mrs. Van Camp
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque - Soledad
Rebecca Gayheart - Mrs. Daniels
Andrea Bowen - 'Shley
Michael J. Willett - Tanner
Paul Iacono - Brent Van Camp
Molly Tarlov - Sophie
Mia Rose Frampton - Mindie
Horatio Sanz - Principal Crowe
Jonathan Silverman - Mr. Daniels
Xosha Roquemore - Caprice
Melanie Avalon - Mean Girl

Taglines: Being out has never been so in.



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Official Website: Official Facebook | Official Twitter

Country: USA

Language: English

Release Date: 17 January 2014



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A new film for the generation of Mean Girl lovers, Darren Stein's G.B.F. is a hilarious and down right touching motion picture. Starring Michael J. Willet as Tanner, a high school student who's recently outed to his school. When the three main clicks in the school try to use Tanner as an accessory as the "Gay Best Friend" to be crowned Prom Queen, things get very interesting. Because of the unique nature of the film, I had to give it a unique review to go with it.

Things I'm Obsessed With:

Xosha Roquemore: the beautiful and memorable actress that was a breath of fresh air during the powerful film Precious by Lee Daniels, is given a role to stretch her legs. I hope this film mainstreams her into more challenging and accessible roles in the future à la Taraji P. Henson. "Mean Girls – The Musical": The film from moment one will have you thinking of the Tina Fey scribed film from 2004 that made Lindsay Lohan a bonafide star. The film doesn't shy from that at all. Writer George Northy embraces the high school dilemma and fuses it with a touch of drama that gives the film massive heart. He even creates a school production of Mean Girls – The Musical. How can you not love that?

Paul Iacono: Much like our Lacey Chabert character, the talented actor plays the flamboyant and hilarious Brent Van Camp in the same manner of brilliance that Sean Hayes portrayed his role of "Jack" on NBC's hit- show "Will & Grace." Taking the opportunities to engage his character with his impressive zeal and candor, Iacono shows promise to lend himself to more dynamic roles if he chooses. Speaking of "Will & Grace," Megan Mullaly is terrific as Ms. Van Camp, a brief but tender-hearted performance.

Gay Mormons and Presumed Homosexuality: Director Darren Stein and George Northy ride the line of stereotypes and presumed character behavior but there's respect and a sense of urgency to entertain the audience and create an experience that still feels unique. They take jabs and poke fun at religion, high school stereotypes, and overindulged parenting but it works. Sasha Pieterse is a second away from becoming the biggest thing that Hollywood has to offer. She's the standout on ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" and as the bitchy yet lovable Fawcett, she stands out once again. Our lead Michael J. Willet carries the film quite well but the viewer gets the most connections to what is happening around him rather than with him. No fault of his own, just a simple case of, everyone around me is awesome.

The film does lose steam in the middle but still holds its own quite well. It's a must-see for all movie lovers.





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