Day 2!

Movie Review:

Okay, show of hands: Who actually saw the movie D.E.B.S.? Better yet, who here has heard of the movie?

That’s what I thought.

D.E.B.S., a satirical romance comedy based around a group of trained, hot, post-high school super-spies, is one of those off-the-radar, pseudo-cult films. To be truly honest, unless you like gay romance plots, or Michael Clarke Duncan, you probably wouldn’t have run into it.

The story takes place in a secret school that trains young women to be kickass spies. It’s like Charlie’s Angels in Catholic schoolgirl uniforms (Yes, they go on missions in these outfits too. Don’t ask me where they hide the guns.). On a surveillance mission gone awry, the star pupil of the school runs into one of the most dangerous criminals of the time, and the two hit it off... sorta. The story takes off from there with a little bit of cat of mouse, a dose of self-realization, and a teeny bit of acceptance. All to a pretty cool soundtrack. Especially this song.

When you look at the big picture, the film is totally cheesy and unrealistic, and for the most part, this is intentional. The reason I enjoy this film so much is because it reminds me (and other women, I’m sure) of my youth, when I had my imaginary spy missions, and foes to defeat. The romance aspect is cute, as well: a girl finding something out about herself, and risking everything for happiness.

LGBT film fans, put the movie on the shelf with Better Than Chocolate, Saving Face, The Incredibly True Adventure of 2 Girls in Love. It’s good for the days you want some lighthearted fun with your lesbian romance; it doesn’t all have to be about overcoming will-crushing adversity.

~Pusher. Of. Pens.~