The Deb
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53
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
4
Negative:
1

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
70
VarietyPeter DebrugeSep 16, 2024
Screenplay credit goes to Hannah Reilly, who wrote the stage musical from which “The Deb” was adapted with Meg Washington. While their lyrics are clever and contemporary, this project is every bit Wilson’s jam. Her sensibility is grounded in sincerity but relies on bawdy, off-color jokes to deflect from empowerment messaging that might otherwise seem square. And it works. Read full review
70
Screen RantFerdosa AbdiSep 16, 2024
For all its flaws, The Deb is hilarious and entertaining. The music is infectious. Read full review
60
ColliderJason GorberSep 16, 2024
With clever lyrics, punchy tunes, and a committed cast, this is another jewel in the crown of Australian musical films, a worthy watch even for those cynical about such unabashed flights of tuneful fancy. Read full review
58
IndieWireMatthew CreithSep 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. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterLovia GyarkyeSep 16, 2024
Wilson’s direction is similarly uneven, especially toward the middle of the film, which packs in convenient plot points to distract from narrative thinness. The result is off-kilter pacing that threatens to undo the film’s more successful parts. Read full review
50
The PlaylistGregory EllwoodSep 16, 2024
Despite a few too many storylines and Wilson’s comedic indulgence, the musical numbers are often inspired and pack a punch. Wilson proves she can direct the musical aspect of the movie, at least. And, boy, these Aussie kids, er, legal age twentysomething adults can sing. Read full review
30
TheWrapChase HutchinsonJan 21, 2025
It’s a meandering experience defined by the broadest of narrative strokes, cardboard cutout characters and musical numbers that start fun before growing more oddly obligatory in nature. Read full review
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