The New Guy

• Comedy

A deliberately awkward and endearing high school comedy, *The New Guy* distinguishes itself through its meta-awareness and commitment to physical gags. Dizzy Harrison, a self-proclaimed ‘loser’, engineers his own expulsion and undergoes a hilariously rigorous transformation coached by a surprisingly earnest ex-con, aiming to infiltrate the social hierarchy of a new school. The film leans into the absurdity of makeover tropes, subverting expectations with outlandish training montages and a relentlessly upbeat tone even as Dizzy’s deception spirals. It's a cheerfully chaotic exploration of identity and belonging, driven by a protagonist whose earnest desire for acceptance – despite his intentionally inept facade – creates a uniquely joyful and self-deprecating atmosphere.