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Mara Davis Johnson, Lecturer in Creative and Performing Arts, University of Wollongong

Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut, The Deb, has genuine warmth – but doesn’t quite work as a musical

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The Deb is finally here. The film has been plagued by unresolved legal troubles and repeated delays. But here it is – and for the most part, it’s an enjoyable Australian comedy with characteristically crude humour, but aimed squarely at a young, female audience.

It’s a shame it’s not as good a musical as it is a comedy.

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