A teen comedy too sharP to resist.
Regan Humphrey
Olive Penderghast (Emma Stone) throws herself into a fictitious world of debauchery, after the much-embellished story of a boring weekend leads to rambunctious rumors about her “sexual promiscuity.” Olive goes along with her fabricated reputation—first as a joke, and later to help those who might benefit from her sensationalism—but soon realizes that being her real self is more important than malevolent truth or benevolent lies.
REF SCORE: 69%
Soundtrack: 100%
Story: 100%
Writing: 100%
Diversity: 100%
Daring: 100%
Racism: ADDRESSED — 50%
Gender Bias: PRESENT — 50%
Homophobia: ADDRESSED — 50%
SUMMARY
This film cemented Emma Stone as a heroine for the history books, winsome, smart, and charming from beginning to end.
