Judging from the trailers, Easy A looks like another cookie-cutter high school movie. But this isn't some cheap Superbad knock-off. For one, it has a great cast lead by Emma Stone playing the typical socially-invisible teenager. But when false rumors begin to circulate, her social standing changes dramatically. Instead of fighting the rumor mill, she embraces her new role as the campus harlot, even going so far as wearing a scarlet A. Of course, it's all an act, leading to some genuinely awkward, but hilarious encounters. The writing is snappy and delivered with comedic perfection by Stone. I liked Stone in Superbad, The House Bunny, and Zombieland. Here she proves she has the talent to carry a movie on her own. But she has plenty of help from a surprisingly esteemed cast including Stanley Tucci and Patrica Clarkson as her eccentric parents. Thomas Haden Church is a laid-back English teacher married to a high-strung guidance counselor played by Lisa Kudrow. Malcolm McDowell even gets some decent screen time as the school's principal. Then there's a small and somewhat underutilized Fred Armisen as a local pastor. Altogether it's a solid movie filled with rich comedic performances. And if you grew up on John Hughes movies during the 80s, you'll certainly appreciate the way this film pays homage to those classics.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Easy A
Judging from the trailers, Easy A looks like another cookie-cutter high school movie. But this isn't some cheap Superbad knock-off. For one, it has a great cast lead by Emma Stone playing the typical socially-invisible teenager. But when false rumors begin to circulate, her social standing changes dramatically. Instead of fighting the rumor mill, she embraces her new role as the campus harlot, even going so far as wearing a scarlet A. Of course, it's all an act, leading to some genuinely awkward, but hilarious encounters. The writing is snappy and delivered with comedic perfection by Stone. I liked Stone in Superbad, The House Bunny, and Zombieland. Here she proves she has the talent to carry a movie on her own. But she has plenty of help from a surprisingly esteemed cast including Stanley Tucci and Patrica Clarkson as her eccentric parents. Thomas Haden Church is a laid-back English teacher married to a high-strung guidance counselor played by Lisa Kudrow. Malcolm McDowell even gets some decent screen time as the school's principal. Then there's a small and somewhat underutilized Fred Armisen as a local pastor. Altogether it's a solid movie filled with rich comedic performances. And if you grew up on John Hughes movies during the 80s, you'll certainly appreciate the way this film pays homage to those classics.
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