“G.B.F.” is a comedic film that follows the lives of three high school girls vying for popularity and social status. When one of them accidentally outs a gay classmate, he becomes the hottest accessory in school, a “Gay Best Friend.” The film tackles themes of acceptance and identity with humor and heart.
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Review
In the world of high school, popularity is currency. It can make or break your entire high school experience. And for many LGBTQ+ teens, being popular seems like an unattainable goal. That is until G.B.F. came along.
G.B.F., short for Gay Best Friend, is a 2013 teen comedy film directed by Darren Stein. The movie centers around three popular girls – Fawcett, Caprice, and ‘Shley – who all compete to become the first girl in their school to have a “GBF.” The catch? None of them actually know any gay guys.
Enter Tanner, played by Michael J. Willett. Tanner is just a regular guy trying to navigate high school as an openly gay teenager. But when he gets outed as the newest GBF in school, his life changes overnight.
The movie tackles issues of identity and acceptance in a way that is both hilarious and heartwarming. It’s a coming-of-age story that resonates with anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t fit in.
But G.B.F. isn’t just another cheesy high school movie; it’s also an important milestone in LGBTQ+ representation on screen. In an interview with The Advocate, Darren Stein said: “I wanted to make a teen movie that was inclusive of all kinds of kids.”
And that’s exactly what he did. G.B.F.’s characters are diverse and realistic, from the fashion-obsessed Caprice (played by Xosha Roquemore) to the rebellious ‘Shley (played by Sasha Pieterse). And while Tanner may be the film’s titular character, each of the girls has their own story arc that adds depth and complexity to the overall narrative.
But perhaps what makes G.B.F. so special is its ability to balance serious topics with humor and wit. At its core, this is a movie about acceptance and finding your tribe. But it also has some of the funniest one-liners and parody scenes you’ll ever see in a teen movie.
One of the standout performances comes from Megan Mullally, who plays Mrs. Van Camp – a PFLAG mother who becomes obsessed with her son’s newfound popularity. Mullally steals every scene she’s in, delivering lines like “I was part of the underground gay rights movement before it was cool” with impeccable timing.
And while G.B.F. may not have been a box office smash, its impact on LGBTQ+ cinema cannot be understated. It paved the way for other movies like Love, Simon and Booksmart to include more diverse representation in their storytelling.
In fact, G.B.F.’s influence can be seen even beyond the realm of film. The term “gay best friend” has become so ubiquitous that it’s now an internet meme – a testament to the lasting impact of this little indie movie.
So if you’re in need of a laugh or just want to feel seen on screen, give G.B.F. a watch. It may just become your new favorite movie. As Tanner himself says: “It’s like Mean Girls meets John Waters meets John Hughes meets… me.”
Technical Data
- Release : 2014-01-17
- Runtime : 93
- Genre : Comedy, Drama
- Cast : Michael J. Willett as Tanner Daniels, Paul Iacono as Brent Van Camp, Sasha Pieterse as Fawcett Brooks, Andrea Bowen as ‘Shley Osgoode, Xosha Roquemore as Caprice Winters
- Crew : Tom Gorai as Executive Producer, David Skinner as Executive Producer, Lara Cilento as Hair Department Head, Joe Milner as Supervising Sound Editor, Joe Milner as Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Revenue : 0
- Budget : $3,200,000
- Company : School Pictures, Parting Shots Media, Logolite Entertainment
- Popularity : 0.655
- Summary : The bitter fight for supremacy between the three most popular girls at North Gateway High takes an unexpected turn when their classmate, Tanner, is outed and becomes the school’s first openly gay student. The trio races to bag the big trend in fashion accessories, the Gay Best Friend, while Tanner must decide whether his skyrocketing popularity is more important than the friendships he is leaving behind.
- Tagline : Being out has never been so in.
