Directed By: Will Gluck
Starring: Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes, Dan Byrd, & Thomas Haden Church
MPAA Rating: PG-13
My Rating: 8 / 10
Every star has that one movie that marked his or her transition from star to star (cue jazz hands). For Superbad scene-stealer, Emma Stone, that movie is Easy A. It is the movie where she finally steps up from supporting player to leading lady, and she does it with undeniable charm and razor-sharp comedic timing. Of course, let's face it, even when she was a supporting character in such films as The House Bunny and the aforementioned Superbad, she was always the cinematic stand-out, showcasing so much potential that she seemed to be destined for a big breakout role. I'm pleased to say that Olive, Easy A's sharp and witty heroine, is the perfect character for Stone. Wise beyond her years and yet super sexy, Olive seems to have been written specifically with Stone in mind. I cannot put into words how refreshing it is to see a young actress who is so talented and yet so apparently grounded. Emma Stone doesn't need to court paparazzi or "sex up" her public persona in order to stay relevant; she does it by just being a really great actress and choosing good roles.
