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Rich Bonaduce reviews “Easy A”

A: With a great twist on the whole “losing your virginity” plotline to many teen films, “Easy A” combines elements of classical literature as well as elements of classic 80’s teen movies into a wonderful package; paying homage to some of our most beloved teen flicks without blatantly ripping them off. Clever dialogue, witty writing, a great cast, and subtle comedic touches along with flat-out hilarity combine to make “Easy A” easily one of the best of its type.

B: I would say the only thing that brought it down at all for me was when it did get a bit serious with some of its subplots; I so WISH Hollywood would just keep a comedy a comedy, sometimes. But at least even those more serious elements were dealt with in a satisfying way, especially given the great cast delivering all of these well-written lines. Even so, I think it may have also ducked a chance to mention another serious issue – how sexual activity makes studs of guys and tramps of girls – but it didn’t go there much.

Movie Grade: B+

Director: Will Gluck
Writer: Bert V. Royal

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements involving teen sexuality, language and some drug material.

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