MOVIE REVIEW - Easy A

Easy A may look like some silly teen comedy, but nothing could really be further from the truth.

I have no idea what lies ahead for Emma Stone the star of Easy A. The 22 year old has a few movies to her credit. Superbad in 2007 , and Ghosts Of Girlfriend's Past in 2009. But no matter if the best is behind, or in front of her she is really, really funny in Easy A.

Stone plays Olive. Olive is a plain -Jane California high schooler who starts a very interesting side business to try to gain some popularity. She accepts gifts for pretending to have sex with others also looking for social acceptance. No one is having sex with anyone in this movie. It's a strange story to be sure but this is done very skillfully even weaving in Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlett Letter as a backdrop. This is a heavily satirical look at modern day, and not so modern day high school life. It does takes a rather sarcastic look at some actually really important issues facing kids today. Bullying, social pressure, social media, and their relationship with parents and teachers. It also shows that as teens, the reputation business can be a tricky one.

Easy A has a huge cast. Stone, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, Thomas Haden Church and even Lisa Kudrow. It is well written with sharp witted dialogue, and really nice character development. You'll be covered with satire as you leave Easy A. It really takes a nice swipe at some of the strange characters that are the southern California landscape. It is full of laughs, and and almost none of it from physical comedy. It's just really well written. Emma Stone as our lead character and narrator, is just flat out funny. Her Olive character is well written, her style is easy to watch and when asked, does mild physical comedy very well.

Easy A. This is just a funny movie. Although it could be an acquired taste and not every ones cup of tea. But I laughed a bunch, and maybe saw the launching of a really funny new leading young woman. Emma Stone.