Emma Stone shines in this hilarious familiar but original high school comedy

Rating: 8/10 (6 March 2011)

I gave this film a chance because I had heard good things from a lot of people and when I saw that Emma Stone had got a leading role in a comedy I had to give it a try; She was brilliant in House Bunny and Superbad.
Emma Stone doesn't let down in this quick witted and quirky comedy with the same feel as most John Hughes films (With a lot of references too) As much as it seems like it is just another high school comedy, it isn't, its script, acting and storyline make it stand out from the rest.
The directing isn't anything special but the title sequences are cleverly done.
A lot of the actors impress in this film, other then Emma Stone, some of the smaller supporting characters have the funniest lines. Emma Stone's parents in the film are played by Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson, who are both outstanding and hilarious as her quirky caring parents who I wish I could have. Lisa Kudrow finally impresses with her performance as the unusual school psychiatrist.
The rest of the cast don't really stand out from the rest but do a good enough job.
Emma Stone should have won the Oscar for best performance in a comedy, the delivery on her lines are perfect and you can just tell she has the same persona in everyday life.
Verdict: If you like comedies about teenagers and their dilemmas in high school, but want to see something a little big different and original with some real big laughs, then this is the film for you.
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