Sunday 24 April 2011

Easy A - Blu Ray Review

Easy A - Blu Ray Review

Easy A
Rating: M
Released by Sony Home Pictures

The teen comedy genre gets a welcome shot of life with this new film, loosely based on the infamous book The Scarlet Letter.

Emma Stone is Olive Penderghast, who finds her world changed when she's caught up in a lie.

After avoiding a friend's camping trip for a weekend, Olive's badgered into confessing that she slept with a college guy over that 48 hour period; something which is patently untrue but one which is given life despite her protestations to the contrary.

Within hours, the school campus is full of the rumour that Olive's become a harlot and after helping faux relieve a friend of his virginity, Olive's reputation is sealed campus wide.

But Olive soon discover there's a cost&

Easy A rocks because of a smart, sharp script and a star making turn from Emma Stone. Self effacing, amusing and incredibly watchable, Stone carries the film and gives a performance which is pitch perfect.

Admirable support from the likes of Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson seal the deal - and make it a joy to watch again and again.
Extras: Gag Reel, Audition footage - commentary. The Blu Ray has pop culture references, movies of the eighties, the making of and a pop up trivia.

Rating: 8/10

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