The legacy of John Hughes is alive and well...

Rating: 7/10 (25 March 2011)

A wonderful homage to the John Hughes era of 'coming of age' film, that manages to be as smart, quirky, engaging and respective of its audience. Emma Stone is fabulous as the smart, strong willed lead who decides to defy the establishment but doesn't fully anticipate the consequences. Amanda Bynes was perfect as the prissy god botherer, as is Patricia Clarkson and Stanley Tucci who are the cool parents we all wish were (or had) and Thomas Haden Church is great as the inspirational teacher who really gets his students. They are backed up with a tonne of other great supporting actors. A wonderful film you SHOULD watch with all the family.