G.B.F. 2014

Lou Lumenick, New York Post: Offers an admirable message of tolerance for teen audiences - too bad it's been absurdly saddled with an R rating, even though there's far less innuendo than in "Easy A.'' Read more

Rex Reed, New York Observer: I guess I've seen worse teen sex comedies, but it's rare to encounter one this stupid. Read more

Tom Keogh, Seattle Times: It's a frothy satire about adolescent social manners, a bit like "Clueless" or a tongue-in-cheek take on the 1980s-'90s "Degrassi" television series. Read more

Dennis Harvey, Variety: Genially cartoonish but also rather sweet. Read more

Brianna Wellen, Chicago Reader: A few sweet moments highlight the importance of acceptance and being yourself, but these after-school-special interludes clash with the snarky tone. Read more

John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter: Occasional laughs don't outweigh an incoherent tone in gay-forward teen comedy. Read more

Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: Until being young and gay is a nonissue for everyone everywhere, these kinds of stories will always have their place. Read more

Sherilyn Connelly, L.A. Weekly: The young cast holds their own, though Megan Mullally as Tanner's best friend's mother steals all her scenes. Read more

Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: Director Darren Stein clearly has some serious themes in mind, even as most of his characters exhibit all the brain cells of amoebae. Read more

Stephen Holden, New York Times: "G.B.F" works its concept to death as its silly story builds to a prom scene that revolves around a tepid, underwhelming homage to "Carrie." Read more

David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle: At first, it appears that "G.B.F." is going to be a gay send-up of "Mean Girls." But this cleverly scripted, crowd-pleasing teen comedy proves to be more than that. Read more

Misha Davenport, Chicago Sun-Times: It's cheery but still has a bit of a bite, makes a point without ever being too preachy and features a litany of quotable lines with a cleverness not seen since Heathers. Read more

Anna Smith, Time Out: An original premise and earnest tone go a long way. Read more

Sherilyn Connelly, Village Voice: [A] very funny and thoughtful take on how straights often objectify queers - and how increased visibility in the media can result in an expectation to conform to stereotypes. Read more