D.E.B.S. (2004)

Director:

Angela Robinson

Writer (WGA):

Angela Robinson (written by)

Release Date:

25 March 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

They're crime-fighting hotties with killer bodies.

Plot:

Plaid-skirted schoolgirls are groomed by a secret government agency to become the newest members of the elite national-defense group, D.E.B.S.

Plot Keywords:

Diamonds | Art School | Blind Date | Lesbian Kiss | Lip Synching

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Sara Foster	...	Amy
Jordana Brewster	...	Lucy
Meagan Good	...	Max
Devon Aoki	...	Dominique
Jill Ritchie	...	Janet
Geoff Stults	...	Bobby
Jimmi Simpson	...	Scud
Jessica Cauffiel	...	Ninotchka
Christina Kirk	...	Madeleine
Holland Taylor	...	Ms. Petrie
Michael Clarke Duncan	...	Mr. Phipps
J.B. Ghuman Jr.	...	Dustin
Scoot McNairy	...	Stoner
Jean St. James	...	Waitress
Eric Dearborn	...	Eric

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language.

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Finland:K-11 | Iceland:12 | Brazil:16 (DVD rating) | Australia:M | UK:12A | USA:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Germany:12 (DVD rating)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Screen Gems

Trivia:

Unlike her character, Domonique, Devon Aoki doesn't smoke, and had to suffer through smoking herbal cigarettes, which she really couldn't stand the smell of.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Amy and Lucy bump into each other the first time, pay attention to Amy's hands. The close up of her picking up the gun shows her using her left hand, but in the next shot she's holding the gun with her right hand.

Quotes:

Lucy: I guess I'll see you around... 'same bat time' or whatever.

Movie Connections:

References The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Soundtrack:

Sha La La

Put your tongue in your cheek and you'll love this movie

This movie was a great spoof of spy movies. Not only that, the fact that it features a love story between two women is ground breaking. Not because it was the greatest story ever told, but for just the opposite reason, it was treated in a very casual manner. There are reviews that state this move would be terrible if it weren't two women, or it would be so much better if it wasn't two women. The whole point is it IS two women. Just like "Thelma and Louise" would have been a totally different movie with two men, this one breaks ground by being a cheesy, silly, spy spoof for lesbians. (I also think it's important to state up front that this does involve two women. With a PG - 13 rating I know there will be some parents horrified to have their kids see two women in love. I may not agree with their politics but I agree with their right to disagree.)

Also, anyone who can appreciate a movie on a shoestring (for Hollywood) budget, will really appreciate this very slick effort for 4 million dollars. Good writing, well directed and some good chemistry between the actors. Also, killer soundtrack. I think most 20 to 40 somethings with a sense of humor and a willing suspension of disbelief would enjoy this movie.