“Let's not and say we did.”
Easy A follows Olive, an ordinary high school student whose quiet life changes after a small decision sends her into the center of the school rumor mill. As gossip spreads, she finds herself dealing with sudden attention, shifting friendships and the pressure of a reputation she did not expect. What begins as an attempt to improve her standing turns into a messy battle with the stories other people tell about her.
Will Gluck directed the film, which stars Emma Stone as Olive, the student trying to manage her new image while keeping control of her own life. Penn Badgley appears as a long-time crush who offers Olive some support, while Amanda Bynes and Stanley Tucci are among the other familiar faces around her. The cast gives the story its sharp comic energy, balancing embarrassment, affection and the social chaos of high school.
Made in the United States and Germany, the film uses the high school setting to explore reputation, identity and the speed at which a lie can grow. Its tone is bright and witty, but it also carries a pointed view of how teenage social life can turn cruel. At 93 minutes, it moves quickly through embarrassment, confidence and self-invention.
Will Gluck directed the film, which stars Emma Stone as Olive, the student trying to manage her new image while keeping control of her own life. Penn Badgley appears as a long-time crush who offers Olive some support, while Amanda Bynes and Stanley Tucci are among the other familiar faces around her. The cast gives the story its sharp comic energy, balancing embarrassment, affection and the social chaos of high school.
Made in the United States and Germany, the film uses the high school setting to explore reputation, identity and the speed at which a lie can grow. Its tone is bright and witty, but it also carries a pointed view of how teenage social life can turn cruel. At 93 minutes, it moves quickly through embarrassment, confidence and self-invention.
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6.8 / 10