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‘The Deb’ Review: Rebel Wilson’s TIFF Closer Is An Uneven But Still Rousing Australian Musical With Hot Young Cast – Toronto Film Festival

A review of 'The Deb' from director/star Rebel Wilson with a superb ensemble of young stars in a dazzling, if uneven, musical setting in the Bush.

These are all questions that will be answered through expertly choreographed and performed musical numbers that highlight all the action, including “Comin’ Out,” “Wildfire/Lit,” “Ugly,” “Pretty Strong” and “Someone Brilliant,” in this ready-made Broadway adaptation that might work even better on the Great White Way than on film, where, in the second half, its director Wilson also enters the scene as Janette, the notorious town hairdresser with lots of opinions. MacInnes as the alluring but free spirit, Maeve is completely winning, and the large supporting cast including the sensational singers and dancers dazzle us in one number after another — all beautifully choreographed by Rob Ashford, veteran Tony and Emmy winner ( Thoroughly Modern Millie). Cast: Natalie Abbott, Charlotte MacInnes, Stevie Jean, Tara Morice, Costa D’Angelo, Shane Jacobson, Brianna Bishop, Karis Oka, Hal Cumpston, Steph Tisdell, Julian McMahon, Sophia Pennington, Rebel Wilson.

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