The DUFF

While director Ari Sandel's adaptation is devoid of any surprises and spells out every thought and action, it does finally deliver a worthy message.

Not clever enough to be genre-defining in its own right, The DUFF nevertheless follows successfully in the footsteps of its teen romcom predecessors, delivering both laughs and a genuinely touching romance.

You don't need to be Einstein to see where this is going, but it's an enjoyable and occasionally very funny trip, with some smart observations about the yoof's addiction to technology.

Even if The DUFF doesn't raise the bar for recent teen romps, it allows Whitman and Amell to show off their considerable charms.

Mae Whitman - please star in all movies.

Mean Girls it ain't, but then again, what is?

A school comedy so predictable the screenwriters should be sent to the principal's office but with a central performance worth skipping last period for.

It was good acting and good writing.

Oh dear, am I the Duff?

It's not a terrible movie, just kind of forgettable and average.