Easy A
Okay, I know, the guy who seems to really like fucked up movies is talking about Easy A, a romantic comedy aimed at teens. Has he lost his damn mind? Is this the same Remy who made the infamous “Jesus Rape” comment on one of his articles (which I refuse to link to right now)?
Yes, I liked Easy A. It reminded of movies like Ten Things I Hate About You and Can’t Hardly Wait. Teenage love stories that somehow don’t actually suck or talk down to their audience. I know you are shocked to see it here and trust me, I am shocked to be putting this film here.
Easy A stars the loveable Emma Stone as Olive, a virgin who decides to help one of her friends lose his gay reputation by pretending to sleep with him (so the bullying eases up). This then starts a series of events that puts her on the road to floozy territory in other people’s eyes. Despite that premise, there is a real sweetness to this film as Olive only ends up with the reputation because she was trying to help others.
There is also a subplot about a teacher banging a student, so it is not all G-rated bullshit. There’s also another subplot about Olive and the mascot she likes. It’s a long story, but they drive off on a fucking lawnmower into the sunset together.
It’s good shit in a genre that is usually filled with just shit.