Clueless
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Filipe Manuel Neto
**One of the best teen movies ever.** Teen movies can really be a terrible plague. I've had other occasions where I didn't spare them criticism, and generally it's a style of cinema that I dislike a lot for its sheer stupidity. However, this comedy about a group of spoiled rich girls is a positive example, a film for teenagers that manages to have quality and grace, while being a satire, quite critical, on the materialism and consumerism of elite teenagers. Amy Heckerling had a brilliant idea to make a modern adaptation of the novel “Emma”, by Jane Austen. Any and all of the author's material is guaranteed to be good, and if it is well used, it usually gives good results. And indeed, the essence of this book is here: a spoiled and superficial girl who learns more about life, finds true love and the most genuine kindness and altruism. This is the transformation we see in Cher, the blonde and exuberant heroine of this film. She lives with her father, a lawyer who doesn't seem to pay much attention to his daughter but who, in fact, has a way of doing so. And it is at school, and in the complicated universe of popularity-obsessed teenagers, that Cher moves for most of the film. Rich and beautiful, she has no problem assuming herself as a leader, at the top of that strongly elitist and prejudiced mini-society that is the universe of teenagers. And she doesn't hesitate to use it to try to improve things around her. This is the great movie of Alicia Silverstone's life. The actress still did some work later, and is known and respected, but the truth is that her career did not have such strong and relevant successes again. She embodied Cher in such a sincere and authentic way that it became difficult, from then on, to detach the character from the actress. Brittany Murphy also deserves a round of applause. She was incredibly young, but showed signs of talent and remained active as an actress until the end of her (unfortunately) brief life. Stacey Dash does what she can, but she doesn't have the time or material to shine like her peers. The film also has good performances by Dan Hedaya and Paul Rudd. The movie doesn't have amazing visuals or great effects, nor is it supposed to. In fact, one of the secrets to its success (commercially, of course) was the fact that it had an average budget and a remarkable success at the box office. Without an unlimited credit card, the production went to great lengths to make the film look more expensive than it is, and I believe that a good part of the investment went into the elegant and seemingly expensive costumes for the three main characters, as well as the house where Cher lives, a magnificent California mansion.
Andre Gonzales
I remember growing up watching this movie. I liked it for probably different reasons then others like it. I liked it because I hated girls like her. So I thought she just looked ridiculous the whole movie which made it funny to me. Favorite line: "Why would I listen to you? Your a virgin that can't drive!" LoL!
CinemaSerf
Alicia Silverstone is on good form as the daughter of a wealthy lawyer who has all that money can buy but with virtually no common sense. She’s not quite as daft as she looks, though, and when she manages to manoeuvre loved-up teachers “Mr. Hall” (Wallace Shawn) and “Miss Geist” (Twink Caplan) into a bit of romance gets the idea that maybe she can help others. Who knows, maybe even herself? First task is to rehabilitate new arrival “Tai” (Brittany Murphy) which she sets about with her fellow rich kid “Dionne” (Stacey Dash) but that just gets her thinking about herself and so she hooks up with the extremely dapper “Christian” (Justin Walker) but anyone with the gaydar of a dead chihuahua can spot his interests are elsewhere. Whom else? Perhaps the very candidate is right under her nose? It’s quite a cheerfully characterful drama this with an amiable mix of quote potent stereotypes poked fun at as she proves that you ought not to judge a book by it’s cover. Some of the scenarios are really quite funny, especially when she tries to pass a driving test by playing dodgems down the street. It’s stood the test of time better than many of these coming-of-age dramas, perhaps because the writing relies less on lazy tropes and predictable set-pieces and delivers something just a little more substantial.
Alunauwie
Clueless, loosely inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma, delivers a lighthearted yet meaningful take on teenage life, romance, and self-discovery in a way that still feels relevant today. With stylish fashion moments, natural acting, and well-structured storytelling, it blends humor and heart in a way that resonates with both classic literature fans and lovers of ‘90s teen comedies. This film is a timeless favorite for those seeking a fun, feel-good watch. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
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