Credit goes to director Michael Mabbott and gang for their courageous attempt of the outrageous premise of a high school loser, CITIZEN DUANE (Douglas Smith) running against long time mayor of small town, suburbia.  It all begins when Duane is bullied by the major’s nephew at school.  Obsessed with revenge and after several failed attempts of getting even, he is encouraged by teacher (Vivaca A. Fox in an effective role) to channel his efforts elsewhere, which he does – in running for mayor. 

Though the film tries very hard to make believable the kid’s progress into politics and maturity, credibility is not the key issue as Mabbott’s film goes into a likable, comedic mode.  Smith is particularly good in his NAPOLEON DYNAMITE type role, and CITIZEN DUANE eventually morphs into an entertaining coming-of-age comedy.  Director Mabbot has the knack of eliciting quirky performances from all his cast.