Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut, The Deb, has genuine warmth – but doesn’t quite work as a musical
- Written by Mara Davis Johnson, Lecturer in Creative and Performing Arts, University of Wollongong
John Platt/Rialto DistributionThe 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...




