--- title: "Easy A: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/easy-a/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/easy-a" critics_score: 72 critics_reviews: 14 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Easy A (2010): what the critics said Critics' score 72 from 14 reviews: 10 positive, 3 mixed, 1 negative. Most critics find Easy A a smart, funny teen comedy, with praise clustering around its dialogue and Emma Stone’s lead performance. Her comic timing, charm and sympathy for adolescent confusion draw approval even from reviewers who find the writing uneven. Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson also earn praise as Olive’s parents, while the film’s attention to high-school reputations and its references to earlier teen comedies help distinguish it for its supporters. The reservations concern how well that wit holds up: several reviews find the later stretches less focused, the gossip implausible or the balance between recognisable adolescence and fantasy uncertain. The spread is fairly wide, despite the positive majority. Slant Magazine objects to the retreat from literary themes into feel-good resolutions, while the Los Angeles Times finds the comedy overworked and short of its intended sharpness; both still acknowledge Stone’s appeal. ## Empire — Chris Hewitt Rating A-. 3 April 2009. The review calls it arguably the best teen comedy since Clueless. It praises Emma Stone’s comic timing and the witty, perceptive dialogue. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/easy-review/) ## Radio Times — Trevor Johnston Rating 4/5. Johnston calls it a deft, witty and sympathetic tale of adolescent confusion. He praises its clever references to both *The Scarlet Letter* and 1980s John Hughes teen films. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-zpddzl/easy-a/) ## The Guardian — Philip French Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 23 October 2010. French finds the comedy witty, clever and sharply observant of high-school life. He especially praises Emma Stone’s performance and the brilliant double act of Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson as Olive’s parents. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/oct/24/easy-a-film-emma-stone-review) ## Time Out — Anna Smith Rating 4/5. 19 October 2010. The review presents the film as a smart, female-focused teen comedy. It singles out its place alongside earlier films such as *Clueless* and *Mean Girls*. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/easy-a-1) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Kirk Honeycutt Fi1m's normalised score 78/100 (inferred from the text). 14 October 2010. Festival review. Honeycutt finds the comedy a witty, sharply satirical take on the high-school genre, though it loses momentum after an early comic peak. He especially praises Emma Stone’s assured lead performance and the sparkling supporting cast. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/easy-a-film-review-29975/) ## RogerEbert.com — Roger Ebert Rating 3/4. 15 September 2010. The review is positive, finding the comedy smart and entertaining. It singles out Emma Stone’s performance and the film’s witty take on high-school reputations. [Read the review](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/easy-a-2010) ## Screen Daily — Tim Grierson Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 11 September 2010. Grierson finds the comedy immensely likeable despite its tension between realism and teen-movie fantasy. He particularly praises Emma Stone’s empathetic, nimble lead performance, with the adult cast also singled out for genuine feeling. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/easy-a/5018069.article) ## Variety — John Anderson Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 10 September 2010. Anderson finds the film mostly funny and morally upright, with some implausible high-school gossip. He especially praises Emma Stone’s fresh, charming lead performance. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2010/film/reviews/easy-a-1117943385/) ## Total Film — Total Film Rating 3/5. 11 October 2010. The review finds the film ambitious but lightweight, with its second half wandering out of focus. It praises Emma Stone’s watchable performance as the element that keeps the film from falling apart. [Read the review](https://www.gamesradar.com/easy-a-review/) ## Slant Magazine — Nick Schager Rating 2/4. 12 September 2010. Schager finds the comedy smug and inconsistent, despite Emma Stone’s charm. He faults the film for abandoning its literary themes in favor of feel-good resolutions. [Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/easy-a/) ## Los Angeles Times — Sheri Linden Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 17 September 2010. Linden finds the comedy overworked and less smart or funny than it aims to be, though it has some pleasures. She singles out Emma Stone’s lead performance as the film’s anchor and chief strength. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-sep-17-la-et-easy-a-20100917-story.html) ## Collider — Matt Goldberg Rating A-. 17 September 2010. Goldberg calls the film one of the year’s funniest comedies and praises its wit, heart, and smart commentary. He singles out Emma Stone’s charming comic performance, with Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson also earning praise as Olive’s parents. [Read the review](https://collider.com/easy-a-movie-review-emma-stone/) ## Paste — Tim Basham Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 18 September 2010. Basham calls it a smart, funny comedy that refreshes the high-school genre without becoming preachy. He especially praises Emma Stone’s performance and her quick-witted chemistry with the exceptional Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/easy-a-review) ## Eye for Film — David Graham Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 23 October 2010. The critic finds the film enjoyable despite uneven writing and an awkwardly handled subject. Emma Stone is singled out for holding the film together with a charming, expressive performance. [Read the review](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/easy-a-film-review-by-david-graham) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/easy-a.md