I adore Easy A. I originally saw it at the cinema and found upon rewatching it that it was still as witty and charming as the first time. Patricia Clarkson and Stanley Tucci are just amazing, probably the funniest, most down to earth parents ever shown in a movie made in the US. Emma Stone was born to play the role of Olive and does it exceptionally well.
However, I think it's important to highlight hypocritical general populational issue happening in the film. While Olivie is shown to be 'destroying' her reputation by having sex, the boys that pay her are 'fixing' their own. The boys are seen as victims, or heroes, while she herself is seen as nothing less than a common whore.
Easy A is to the Scarlet Letter as 10 Things I Hate About You is to The Taming of the Shrew.
This is actually a very sweet and heartwarming movie. In a very creepy way.
Even though the story isn't really special but the movie was great, pretty entertaining! Emma Stone is gorgeous.
this is one of the best high school movies ever
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This is so much funnier than I expected. Amanda Byrnes is aging like fine milk. God I love Emma Stone.
I like the way this is put together, to see how bad a lie/rumour can go. Also Emma Stone did great in this one!
Didn't know entirely what to expect from this film, but it was a lot better than I expected. Based on the film's description I knew it was a role Emma Stone would nail - And she did. In fact, she made the film. I couldn't imagine anyone else playing the role of Olive and this film remaining as good as it was. With that said, this film isn't some life changing or emotional journey. It's just plain, dumb fun and humor. So long as your expectations are set in the right place, you will definitely enjoy the film!
It looks like your average high school movie at first, but don't let it fool you, it's a lot smarter and funnier than that. It plays nicely with the genre tropes, is filled with John Hughes references and Emma Stone just nailed that role. All in all it's very charming and funny and entertaining, and even enjoyable when watched again
Have to agree, better than expected.
If you like teeny movies you will love this one. Emma is just awesome.
just watched it today and its fucking great!
pocket full of sunshine made my life this movie saved my life omg thanks jesus
absolute shit. do not watch under any circumstances.
her hotness doesnt save this movie
I have had this movie on my watchlist for many years, but I kept finding reasons to pass on it. I wasn't sure what to expect based on a one-sentence synopsis. What's in a movie about high school gossip and rumors? I thought it was a chick flick. I finally got around to it, and I was pleasantly surprised it was nothing like I thought. First, a brief plot. Emma Stone, who plays the character of Olive, is a typical high-school student. An innocent, playful comment she makes to her best friend Rhiannon in the restroom gets picked up by the school snot Marianne, played by Amanda Bynes (a former Disney star, whose name I haven't heard since I was in High School). Marianne makes sure the entire school knows about it. The rumors start flying from there, and other students take advantage of Olive. She decides to take advantage of it herself.
There is little to not like about 'Easy A'. It was a coming-of-age film straight out of John Hughes' playbook. I especially liked the homages they paid to 80s classics like The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller, Sixteen Candles, Say Anything, and others. The acting from the cast, cinematography, pacing, and likable characters all stand out to me. The comedy and wit take over the film. Emma Stone stole the show in her first star role here with amazing acting. Her film debut was 'Superbad' in 2007, which I thought of while watching this. She is charming, witty, carefree, and on point with her expressions. Ironically, Stone was homeschooled in high school, and she plays a high school student. Wordplay is a big part of the script, including characters named after various foods. I also found it interesting that her character's name was Olive Penderghast, an anagram for 'I love pretend shag.' I won't explain it further because it would ruin the film. There are two issues with the film (both are nitpicking so don't bother). First, students often talk like no high school student I know. I will excuse it because it's a movie, not a documentary! Second, Olive was supposed to be an average, unattractive, low-key student. The movie depicted her as an above-average, attractive, and popular student.
Would I recommend this? Yes. This film brought back memories of other high school films. I have become a fan of Emma Stone ever since I watched several of her movies, including 'The Amazing Spiderman.' She sure can act and has a bright future ahead.
i love my parents a lot, but if patricia clarkson and stanley tucci showed up i'd have those adoption papers signed within seconds
very fun movie, miss this type of movie from early 10s and i love emma stone so much
I had a lot of problems with this movie. I get that since the classic teen movies of the early 80's kids in movies have dialog and confidence that no other teen in the history of the world has had. This movie goes a step further - we're supposed to believe that a hot chick is playing a high school nerd that can't get a date yet she has that same ridiculous confidence. Sixteen Candles worked because it was Molly Ringwald - someone that was completely believable as the quirky / nerdy teen - and not some A List Hollywood Actress.
Speaking of 80's movies, it wasn't bad enough that this heavily-cliched movie was stealing from so many movies that came before it. Towards the end it openly embraced it as if it was some kind of homage. It was just really disappointing to see so many fine actors taking part in this tripe (Patricia Clarkson and Thomas Haden Church deserve so much better). I guess this can be classified as a coming-of-age movie - there have been so many better ones recently. (see here: https://ihatebadmovies.com/movie-reviews/?tx_post_tag=coming-of-age&_orderby=wp_review_total%2Cdesc).
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It has a few laughs... and Emma Stone is always enjoyable to watch in a movie. But other than that... meh. It is another teen comedy from start to finish, including the expected ending.
I was expecting it to be not that good, but oh how I was surprised. The movie is pretty good even though I don't usually watch these kinds of movies. :D
Curiosity lead me to this movie. When you look up Emma Stone, most times, this movie heads her list of films, even though she has an Oscar for another and an Oscar nomination for yet another. And, now I know why. Emma is fantastic, the script is witty, like "10 Things I Hate You" it takes it's cues from a great piece of literature, and when the credits roll, you are smiling. I give it an 8.5 (very good) out of 10.
so funny! I liked a lot.
Easy A was a pretty enjoyable movie. I mean, it doesn't really do anything that interesting, but for a teen comedy, it's fun enough.
The Scarlet Letter in high school, Emma Stone this Funny, worse the end of squeaks and stops being funny. "Phoebe" from Frieds and "Dan" Gossip girl repeated characters "
Not the best comdey, but that was fun :)
It wont beat Mean Girls as the best teen comedy ever, but a good and nice movie with a nice performance by Emma Stone
One of this movies to get closer to your girlfriends while watching. Boys won't miss anything and could concentrate to work on undressing the neighbour on the couch.
Enjoy it. ;-)
Same as "Good Luck Chuck"
Not the greatest comedy I've seen, but nevertheless very good. Very well written, and carried competently by Emma Stone.
And like the good Major, I really liked the parents.
Poor movie. The only thing that keeps it interesting is the sight of Emma Stone.
It would have been a great movie if Christianity wasn't portrayed in such a twisted way but at the very least, the last 30 minutes turned a little bit when she finally realized her mistake. Cool movie though, cliche but a breathe a fresh air.
Realy liked it!! surprisingly good. Dialog is superb :)
what's with Bynes' chubby face?
Better than expected :)
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Watched it on a recommendation from a friend which was countered quickly by another condemning it.
I thought it was great. Great script. Great acting.
Emma Stone has something about her I can't put my finger on, but I like it.
Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson as divine as the parents.