D.E.B.S.

This is by far the worst movie I have ever seen (the first 20 min of). When the movie started I thought "well OK this it just one of those teenage comedy flicks with sexy teenage babes in" so an OK way to waste some time. After the first 10 minutes I was like "well OK they just need to get some action started and then the movie will be worth watching" and then after 15 the first action scene came, and what a load of crap that was. There ware no close-ups of the sexy babes shooting big guns, half of the time the action was stopped because someone had to say something stupid and the whole thing was full of errors and stupid crap. So after seeing the first action scene (app. 20 into the movie) I ripped out the DVD and almost through it in the trash can. To anyone considering this movie "DON'T RENT IT AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NEVER EVEN THINK ABOUT BUYING IT"

Disclaimer: I'm a lesbian. But with that being said, this movie is HOT HOT HOT!!! The leads are all super sexy, and the relationship between two unbelievably gorgeous lesbians, is well, extremely sexy! In addition to the incredible eye-candy, the movie is of course, funny (it's a parody!) and a MUST-SEE for every lesbian. I say this movie is a must-see for lesbians, simply because of the film's sexy content and overall funny and feel-good message. It's probably one of the best lesbian films I've ever seen. Is it deep or profound or intellectual? Not really...unless you read really deeply into the script. It's just a great sexy romp through obviously fake crime-fighting "adventures" by teen girls, but it's really gorgeous to watch! Also for those in the LGBTQ community, I might mention that one of the characters is not sure if she's gay at the start of the film, (sorry, small spoiler, she IS of course), and so in that sense it is also helpful for those coming-out or questioning.

There are good movies, and there are bad movies. Then there are movies that are so bad, it is as though Satan himself took a dump inside your DVD player. "D.E.B.S." makes those from the third category look like "Casablanca." Good movies can never last long enough; bad movies are never short enough. Had "D.E.B.S." been thirty seconds long, it would have been too long. The premise starts out easily enough: certain questions on the SAT are geared to test a student's qualifications for espionage. Should a student score high enough on these questions, she is invited to become one of the D.E.B.S., an elite team of spy-soldiers lodged deep inside the inner workings of the U.S. government. Supposedly, these questions determine how well the student (apparently only females qualify for D.E.B.S. because guys don't look nearly as good in the mandatory "Catholic schoolgirl" uniform) can lie, though it isn't exactly clear how a seemingly innocent test question can determine how well a person can lie. The movie follows four D.E.B.S. (the movie never really clarifies if the "S" is part of the acronym or if it is to distinguish pluralism): Max, the on-edge African-American girl and squad leader; Amy, the blonde who got a perfect score on the secret portion of the SAT; Janet, the doofus of the group; and Dominique, who you know is French because she is a sex addict, smokes non-stop, and speaks with an accent so obvious that it can almost visible. The four are in hot pursuit of Lucy Diamond, the international super-villain on whom Amy is, coincidentally enough, writing a thesis. Apparently no one has ever fought Diamond and lived, yet Amy conveniently manages to do just that within the first half-hour of the movie. This sets up the romantic interest in the story: Diamond is a lesbian and is infatuated with Amy. It is not long after that Amy becomes attracted to Lucy, but Amy is a "cop" and Lucy is the "villain"! What to do? The whole movie plays out like a Saturday morning teen sitcom, one wherein all the characters are beautiful and somehow manage to outsmart the bumbling grown-ups. The plot is paper-thin, the action ends before it starts, and the humor is as bland as reheated oatmeal. The only audience that this movie could possibly be targeting is twelve- to fourteen-year-old boys. Anyone older than that would be offended by the dialog and story line; anyone younger than that would not understand the sexual overtones to the movie. The only thing worth recommending about this movie is the fact that you do get to see some attractive girls in schoolgirl uniforms, but once any enjoyment from that passes and an unsettling feeling of dirtiness settles over you, you'll still have 90+ minutes left.

DEBS is an entertaining, charming flick that does not try to to do too much more than put a smile on the audiences faces. It is hard to imagine how it can go wrong: beautiful young women, guns, and consistent jokes. Jordanna Brewster does a nice job of bringing a great deal of sizzling sexuality to the character of Lucy Diamond. Likewise, Sarah Foster, Devon Aoki, and Meagan Good are equally sensual and fun to watch. Jill Ritchie is terrific as the airhead who is striving vigorously to earn her stripes. While Jimmi Simpson displays strong comedic timing which adds to the diverting and catchy feel of the movie. Kudos to Angela Robinson and the cast for bringing the proper energy and creativeness to the this flick.

...audience that is. I must ask, whom exactly is this movie meant for? Skimpy school girl outfits and spy movie spoofs suggest a male audience in mind, but the lesbian lead characters lend themselves to female viewers. More over, the film is a tad suggestive for kids and early teens, but too clean for a harder skinned adult. While it is possible to mix themes in film that encompass a multitude of possible viewers, the themes have to connect, not conflict. Many people are comparing this to Charlies Angels, but that is not the film that came to my mind while watching this. Strangely enough I found myself thinking about Showgirls and Slumber Party Massacre. Why? Both those films suffered the same identity crisis this picture has. Taking definite male set-ups (strippers and slashers respectively) and infusing them with definite female themes ends with a result neither side is all that interested in. I foresee a similar result happening with DEBS. This isn't to say the movie doesn't have it share of moments. Some of the jokes came off fairly well (being a male though, many of them just flew right by me) and the over all project never stops to take a serious look at the proceedings. Without a core audience to cater to, this film is destined to slip off the radar much the way it entered it; quietly enough. 5/10

I won't try to justify my liking of this film by making excuses for it. The fact remains is that D.E.B.S., both low-budget and low-key, was far more enjoyable than any major blockbuster or highly acclaimed movie I've seen in a while. Honestly, there are no major aspirations in this film and audiences should discard any major expectations too. Essentially, this is a movie that relies on a concept that has long been drained out of film-making - fun. The story itself, though weak in true substance, is hilarious and satirical. The characters are each interesting and worthy of further elaboration. Inevitably, the lesbian love story will always be the central point of D.E.B.S.'s popularity but somehow, it deserves to be. The romance between the hero and the villain, a concept that's a parody in itself, is especially charming. So forget all your movie snobbery and just watch the damn movie. It's a beautiful way to spend 90 minutes.

Written, directed and edited by Angela Robinson, this film obviously has roots in a comic strip - highly stylised and (no doubt) extensively story-boarded (First it was a comic, then a short). It's an exhilarating ride from the moment it takes off, playing on the action genre and taking the time to laugh at itself. This is a queer film with modernised Disney-like values and is likely to be recognised as one of the first cross-over-to-mainstream queer films. A fun movie with a wonderful cast, witty dialogue and a ripper soundtrack. Definitely the best queer-themed action spoof around. A must watch (and re-watch)!

Where are movies going these days. Honestly this was trash. Having a movie of girls in tiny skirts with stupid looking guns talking about pointless things does not make it good. As a mid day movie then yes, it has some style only by the fact that it has attractive girls shooting at objects pointlessly. But if u paid for this rubbish then its another story. Don't get me wrong, lesbians would love this movie. No one else. But one of the most frustrating characters is the french girl that talks like she has a walnut in her mouth and had her face flattened by a steam roller. No, she didn't ruin this movie. But she helped.

Having just seen "D.E.B.S." at the Chicago Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, I'll tell you that it's been a long time since I've had so much fun at a movie. Aside from a few moments of heavy-handed drama, this is a fast-paced, wholly entertaining film that I never got bored with once--which, given my miniscule attention span, is most certainly saying something. Oscar material this movie ain't, but if you're looking for a funny, creative satire with interesting characters and a sweet, tastefully executed lesbian love story, this is the film to see. The acting is flawless through the majority of the film (these are people who do comedy extremely well, but falter slightly in the face of more dramatic scenes--which, thankfully, there are few), and Jordana Brewster in particular is stunning and subtle in her portrayal of the "criminal mastermind" Lucy Diamond. All in all, this was a film well worth the money paid to see it. I give it two thumbs way up, and I am most definitely going to see it again when it comes out in theaters in 2005.

don't worry, no spoilers. i left the theater before it was over. in retrospect it was my own fault for thinking this movie could have been entertaining. i wonder, how could any movie about 4 hot girls in miniskirts be so useless? they seem to have looked for every opportunity for clichés and taken them. there's several attempts at cheap laughs, but none of them are funny. I never cared much for Charlies Angels (2000) but in comparison with DEBS, Charlies Angels seems like a classic. the comparison is so obvious. therefore, i can at least credit DEBS for showing me the craft behind normal Hollywood blockbusters that i might have previously thought were talentless.