Easy A

EASY A (2010) - Apr. 16, 2011
A surprisingly enjoyable film about a girl in high school who finds things quickly spiraling out of control after she starts spreading rumors that she's been doing it.  Featuring solid direction from Will Gluck (who also made another pleasant surprise, Fired Up) and a charming lead performance from Emma Stone, the film was breezy and quite enjoyable throughout.  The movie name-drops John Hughes at one point, and though this wasn't quite on his level, it's definitely an enjoyable film about teenagers that never feels like it's pandering, something at which Hughes was obviously the master.  ***