Film Review – G.B.F.

For marketing purposes, the comedy “G.B.F.” is labeled as the new film from “The Director of ‘Jawbreaker’.” Technically, this is true, but it’s also the first work of fiction from Darren Stein since the release of the 1999 feature, a movie that tanked during its theatrical run. In the 14 years since the release of “Jawbreaker,” it appears Stein’s cinematic tastes haven’t changed much, as “G.B.F.” is practically a remake, once again slipping into the skin of superficial teens and their specialized problems, with self-conscious scripting and confused direction suppressing the production’s obvious spirit. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com