D.E.B.S.
D.E.B.S.

D.E.B.S.

2005Movie91 minEnglish

The star of a team of teenage crime fighters falls for the alluring villainess she must bring to justice.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users77%
Director: Angela RobinsonGenres: Action, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Amy Bradshaw, a shy high school student, is secretly recruited by D.E.B.S., an elite agency of female operatives. Her mission is to go undercover and infiltrate a notorious crime syndicate led by the enigmatic Lucy Diamond. As Amy gets closer to Lucy, she finds herself falling for her, complicating her loyalties and the high-stakes mission.

Critical Reception

D.E.B.S. (2005) garnered a mixed to positive reception, particularly praised for its unique premise and the chemistry between its leads. While some critics found the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired, many appreciated its playful tone and its exploration of themes of identity and romance within a spy genre framework. It has since become a cult favorite, especially among LGBTQ+ audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fun and campy premise, offering a refreshing take on the spy genre.
  • The chemistry between the lead actresses is a highlight, making the central romance engaging.
  • Criticized by some for a somewhat predictable plot and uneven pacing.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed D.E.B.S. for its entertaining and lighthearted spy-action blended with a sweet romance. Many found the film charming and fun, appreciating its unique take on the genre and the dynamic between the characters. Some viewers felt the plot could have been more developed, but overall sentiment leans towards enjoyment of its unique style and themes.

Fun Fact

The film is a feature-length expansion of a short film of the same name, also directed by Angela Robinson, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004.

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signsoflife

signsoflife

Bring! Back! Camp! D.E.B.S. is one of those movies so bad it's good, silly but made with so much heart it can only end up being loved. Only enemies to lovers I could get behind. If she isn't willing to give up her job just to be lesbi...
Gimly

Gimly

If multiverse theory is correct, somewhere there is a reality in which _D.E.B.S._ isn't gay, and that must truly be the darkest timeline. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._