G.B.F. (2013)

What happens after Tanner is outed by his classmates and becomes the title "gay best friend" for three high school queen bees?

Director:

Darren Stein

Writer:

George Northy

Stars:

Michael J. Willett, Paul Iacono, Sasha Pieterse

3 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael J. Willett	...	Tanner Daniels
Paul Iacono	...	Brent Van Camp
Sasha Pieterse	...	Fawcett Brooks
Andrea Bowen	...	'Shley Osgoode
Xosha Roquemore	...	Caprice Winters
Molly Tarlov	...	Sophie Aster
Evanna Lynch	...	McKenzie Pryce
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque	...	Soledad Braunstein (as Joanna 'Jojo' Levesque)
Derek Mio	...	Glenn Bak
Mia Rose Frampton	...	Mindie
Taylor Frey	...	'Topher
Megan Mullally	...	Mrs. Van Camp
Natasha Lyonne	...	Mrs. Hogel
Jonathan Silverman	...	Mr. Daniels
Rebecca Gayheart	...	Shannon Daniels

Storyline

Social warfare erupts when three high school clique queens battle for supremacy: drama diva Caprice, Mormon princess 'Shley and blonde fashionista Fawcett. When unassuming Tanner is outted, he finds himself cast as the hottest new teen-girl accessory: The Gay Best Friend. The clique queens immediately pounce and makeover Tanner into their ideal arm candy, forcing him to choose between popularity and the true friends - including his own B.F.F. Brent - that he's leaving behind.

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Plot Keywords:

gay | high school clique | coming out to family | flamboyance | religious hypocrisy | 

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Taglines:

Being out has never been so in.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual references

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English German

Release Date:

17 January 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gay Best Friend

Company Credits

Production Co:

School Pictures, Parting Shots Media, Logolite Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

There is a poster half covered up on Brent's wall of the 80's black comedy classic, Heathers.

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Goofs

When Brent says, "It's science," Tanner's arms are both down, but when a different camera picks up the shot, Tanner's left hand is up by his shoulder holding the string of his hoodie.

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Quotes

Tanner Daniels: I thought carbs were like gay kryptonite or something.
Fawcett Brooks: Alcohol is the one exception. Duh. Now, down it, bitch.

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Connections

References Mean Girls (2004)

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Soundtracks

GAY BEST FRIEND
Written by Helen Vergara and Marlin Bonds
Published by Ultra Tunes Performed by Heven
Courtesy of Ultra Music

User Reviews

Opportunity wasted

G.B.F. (2013) was directed by Darren Stein. The basic idea of the plot is clever. Three extremely popular high school girls realize that in order to be at the top of their game they need a G.B.F.--a Gay Best Friend.

That concept could have led to a strong, funny film. Unfortunately, this isn't that film. The plot moves forward in a chaotic, almost haphazard way. The acting is weak, and stereotypes abound.

I sat there waiting for the film to fulfill its potential, but that never happened. Great concept, bad movie.

We saw this film at the Dryden Theatre as part of Image Out--the Rochester LGBT Film Festival. It won't get any worse on the small screen. Unfortunately, it won't get any better.