Emma Stone steals the show in 'Easy A'
Alright, I admit it. I’m actually a huge sucker for cheesy teen movies. So at my friend Nora’s suggestion I’m watching Easy A. It’s not the greatest teen movie ever (that honor goes to Ten Things I Hate About You), but it definitely has its charm. Nora is definitely right, it is a very smart movie. There’s not too many movies that really honestly show female social interaction in a way that’s believable and funny. Additionally, Emma Stone is a really wonderful actress. She’s funny, warm, and completely believable in a role that would tax many other actresses. The only disappointing thing about the movie is that it feels a little limp. The movie even references classic John Hughes movies but doesn’t quite get there. The movie is rife with B plots that never get resolved, and interesting characters who either fade into the background or are so weakly developed that they feel out of place. Lisa Kudrow’s character in particular seems like she has an interesting story to her, but the movie pays her so little attention that by the end all she feels like is a gimmick to give Emma Stone’s character a plot point.
However, I did really enjoy watching this movie. Its not going down in my hall of fame, but it receives my highest rating: I’m glad I watched it.
Actually, more of a fizzle