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This film follows the story of Olive Penderghast, a high school student who finds herself in the center of a gossip circle because a rumor was spread about her having lost her virginity. She finds herself influenced by a school english project involving The Scarlet Letter. She begins to follow the example set by Hester Prynne and embroiders a red letter A on her wardrobe. She goes on helping the nerdy become popular by lying to the student body about having done sexual acts with them. Things, naturally being high school, spiral out of control.

This film, directed by Will Gluck, is full of unusual smart humour. It is a satire of the drama, and rumors, that grow in average high schools across America. It also makes fun of religions zealots, male chivalry, and America's overall outlook on sex itself (depending on how you view it). Director Gluck has taken a turn from television to unusual smart romantic comedies. The telling of the story is from Olive's perspective, and she tells it from a several hour long internet video. It is a clever way to tell the story which is very fitting to high school students. It is also is full of adult sexual content. Some conservative parents might find it hard to believe that their high school children could actually get involved in something like this. So, it is natural to assume that some audience's might become offended. It is also made for a certain audience. The constant reference to The Scarlet Letter is clever. However, unlike the commercials made it appear it doesn't carry the film's entire story. It only plays a minor role in influencing the character's odd choices. The ending does get slightly corny, but it does tie the film's loose ends together well.

Many of the character persona's are larger than life. This film really began Emma Stone's skyrocketing acting career. She performs the role of Olive Penderghast. She creates a character that is very open with her opinions, and is also an intelligent high school. It is a contrast to the usual snotty, or damsel in distress, high school female leads seen in teenage films. Amanda Bynes plays the role of the religious nut in high school Marianne. I was surprised when I first saw her in this film in theaters. She does a really great job in this role of a character that is very different from her previous roles. She is a pure satirical character in this film. The supporting cast does a great job creating this world of rumors.

I give this film a 10 out of 10 stars! I really enjoyed its satirical humour, and its honesty. It is somewhat controversial, and was made for a certain type of film audiences. There are moments when it does get slightly cheesy, but it has more moments of heartfelt sincerity.

Answer to last blog: Actor Dudley Moore portrayed the original role of Arthur in the original 80's films.

Que: What 2009 comedy presented actress Emma Stone to popular film audiences?

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