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D.E.B.S., 2004

D.E.B.S.

English

USA

Rating:5.0
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Profile of D.E.B.S.

D.E.B.S. can be described as witty, humorous, and offbeat. The plot revolves around superheroes, espionage, and secret agents. Its comic aspect comes from satire and irreverent humor. D.E.B.S.'s main genres are comedy, romance, and parody. In terms of style, it campy humor. In approach, it is realistic. D.E.B.S. is set, at least in part, at a high school. It takes place in contemporary times. It is based on a short film. D.E.B.S. is well suited for teens.

Summary of D.E.B.S.

Writer-director Angela Robinson expands a short film she showed at Sundance into this tongue-in-cheek feature, which is a satire of female spy flicks like CHARLIE'S ANGELS. The plot revolves around four sexy coeds handpicked to work at an exclusive spy academy on the basis of their S.A.T. scores and their superior ability to lie, cheat, steal, and kill. The squad consists of feisty team-leader Max (Meagan Good), goodie-goodie Janet (Jill Ritchie), apathetic chain-smoker Dominique (Devon Aoki), and sweet-natured Amy (Sara Foster)--who wonders if being a spy is truly her destiny. Decked out in ultra-mini plaid skirts, the D.E.B.S. (stands for Discipline, Energy, Beauty, and Strength) prepare for their most important mission yet--capturing the deadly criminal mastermind Lucy Diamond (Jordana Brewster). As it turns out, Lucy is little more than a helpless romantic, and when a crush develops between Lucy and Amy, the plot takes yet another twist.

Over-the-top and self-referential, D.E.B.S. pokes fun at the CHARLIE'S ANGELS formula in a good-natured way, ultimately succeeding by not taking itself too seriously. Walking a thin line between parodying and emulating the genre, D.E.B.S. depends on the same aesthetic that it spoofs. In fact the only thing that truly distinguishes D.E.B.S. from films like CHARLIE'S ANGELS is that its core romance is a lesbian one. Luckily, this relationship is developed more fully than that of other action films, and is not sensationalized. A mood-appropriate 1980s soundtrack features Erasure, The Cure, and New Order.

Details

Language: English
Country: USA
Release date: 22 January 2004
Runtime: 91 min

Cast and Crew

Jordana Brewster as Lucy Diamond in D.E.B.S.
Jordana Brewster

as Lucy Diamond

Sara Foster as Amy Bradshaw in D.E.B.S.
Sara Foster

as Amy Bradshaw

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D.E.B.S.: Trailer

Critics Reviews

Chicago Tribune
So what started as a female "Agent Cody Banks" happily and seamlessly becomes so much more, with style and substance existing in unusual harmony for a spy spoof.
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  • by: Allison Benedikt
The Hollywood Reporter
Splashed and accessorized with brainy nonsense, "D.E.B.S." is a "H.O.O.T."
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  • by: Duane Byrge

Users Reviews

I liked this movie because it has a lot of humor. The humor in it is obvious but playful and I enjoy a movie that does not take itself seriously. Overall it was a good movie that is nice for an evening at home where you just want to escape for a...
  • 10.January.2011
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  • by: Netflowers
  • Netflowers rated this movie0/10
This movie is great for it's daring: yes, it is a movie for teenagers about gay teenagers, AND IT'S NOT AN 'ISSUE' FILM...it's just a kids spy/romance film. It's about time something like this was made for all the gay/lesbian kids out there to...
  • 20.March.2009
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  • by: sethdellinger
  • sethdellinger rated this movie0/10
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