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Created May 06, 2011 09:38AM PST • Edited May 06, 2011 09:38AM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Good 3.0

   A surprisingly amusing teen flick about Olive (Emma Stone), who decides to lie to a friend about losing her virginity. Rumors quickly circulate around the school about her fictional tryst, which leads to offers from a variety of unpopular boys in the school, all looking to bolster their popularity by having her lie about sleeping with them as well.

   While I generally am leery of many teen flicks, I actually found this one to be quite amusing at times. With direct nods to John Hughes films included in the script, this movie has elements of that sharp comedic writing that made Hughes films from the 80s so successful. Plenty of teenage strife, without being as over-dramatic as many of today’s teen flicks tend to be.

   While the humor was good, the film did sadly degenerate during the last ten minutes into the sappy Glee-style musical numbers that I feared. But that slip wasn’t enough to completely tarnish the film for me, and although regrettable, is one that wouldn’t rule out a recommended viewing.

   Yes, it’s not sophisticated, but it was entertaining, and in the end, that’s why we watch films, right?

4. Acting

   Good 3.0

5. Male Stars Good 3.0

   Stanley Tucci was his usual cool-self as he played the ultr-hip dad. Great laid back attitude that helped to offset the serious undertone of the subject matter.

6. Female Stars Good 3.0

   Emma Stone was enjoyable, showing a nice vulnerability in her portrayal. He comedic facial expressions were wonderful.

7. Female Costars Good 3.0

   Patricia Clarson is delightful as the nutty mom of Olive.

8. Male Costars OK 2.5

   Penn Badgley played the “true-love” role. Not terribly remarkable, but he did manage to pull it off. Malcom McDowell makes an appearance as the overly stiff school principle, and Thomas Hayden Church gives a decent role as the cool teacher who tries to talk to OIive.

10. Film

    Good 3.0

11. Direction Good 3.0

12. Play Good 3.0

13. Music Good 3.0

14. Visuals Good 3.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 1.8

17. Sex Innocent 1.5

    Lots of talk, but no visual.

18. Violence Gentle 1.5

    Nothing outrageous. Just some slapstick type stuff.

19. Rudeness Salty 2.3

21. Reality

    Natural 1.0

22. Circumstantial Natural 1.0

23. Biological Natural 1.0

24. Physical Natural 1.0