“The DUFF” Attempts to Break New Ground in Teen Comedy Genre
Ah, high school: a hotbed of friend drama, teen angst, and a realm often
haphazardly portrayed in Hollywood. “The DUFF,” directed by Ari Sandel, tries to
be an original contribution to the teen comedy genre, but is ultimately unable
to reinvent overused tropes, no matter how many hashtags it employs.