Easy A

by Will Gluck (Director)

Other authorsStanley Tucci (Actor), Malcolm McDowell (Actor), Malcolm McDowell (Actor), Lisa Kudrow (Actor), Patricia Clarkson (Actor), Emma Stone (Actor), Bert V. Royal (Author), Thomas Haden Church (Actor), Amanda Bynes (Actor), Michael Grady (Cinematographer), Cam Gigandet (Actor) — 17 more, Susan Littenberg (Editor), Dan Byrd (Actor), Aly Michalka (Actor), Will Gluck (Producer), Juliette Goglia (Actor), Fred Armisen (Actor), Penn Badgley (Actor), Jake Sandvig (Actor), Zanne Devine (Producer), Stacey Travis (Actor), Braeden Lemasters (Actor), Max Crumm (Actor), Yoshi Sudarso (Actor), Brad Segal (Composer), Bryce Clyde Jenkins (Actor), Maheley Patel (Actor), Lalaine Vergara-Paras (Actor)

DVD, September 11, 2010

Description

After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean-cut high school girl sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in 'The Scarlet Letter,' which she is currently studying in school. Hoping to become popular, she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

2010-09-17

Publication

(2010)

Library's rating

Library's review

A surprisingly charming and witty teenage comedy about a girl who accidentally starts a rumour which gradually defines her entire school persona. Stellar performances and surprisingly fun dialogue lifts this well above its already decent premise, especially from Emma Stone as the lead. I especially

enjoyed the scenes with her home life, the (clearly earned) implicit trust shown by her adorably quirky parents (played by the always amazing Tucci and Clarkson) was a wonderful breath of fresh air compared to the expected moody teenager / exasperated parent scenes such films usually serve up. If the high school comedy genre itself isn't a turn-off for you, you'll probably have a fun hour and a half with this film.

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Awards

GLAAD Media Award (Nominee — 2011)

Critics' Choice Movie Awards (Winner — 2010)

Rating

(16 ratings; 4)

User reviews

LibraryThing member comfypants

A high-schooler encourages false rumors about herself.

A great movie. No, seriously, it's a great movie. It's clever and witty and lots of fun. I laughed harder than I have in a long time. My wife calls it "vigorously funny." (She says she doesn't know what that means, either.)

Concept: D
Story:

B
Characters: A
Dialog: A
Pacing: A
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: A
Acting: A
Music: D

Enjoyment: A plus

GPA: 3.2/4