In 2010, Will Glack's youth comedy was released, the main roles in which were played by famous Hollywood actors - "Excellent student of easy virtue." The film was well received by both critics and viewers who praised the play of Emma Stone, Amanda Baines and, of course, Stanley Tucci.
Filmmakers
The main roles in the film were played by young, but rather well-known actors. "Excellent student of easy virtue" was the last film in the career of Amanda Baines, the star of the youth comedies "What the Girl Wants", "She is a Man" and "Love on the Island". Due to problems with drugs and alcohol, the actress was forced to go for treatment and since 2010 has not appeared in front of cameras. In the picture, Amanda played Marianne Bright - a religious girl, at war with Olive Pendergast - the main character of the film.
The role of Olive went to Emma Stone, known to moviegoers in the films "Welcome to Zombieland" and "Boys Like It."
Pann Badgley and Alison Michalka - actors of the film "Easy Student" - played Tod and Rhiannon, Olive's school friends. Pann Begley was previously known to the audience thanks to the role of Michael in the thriller "Stepfather", and Alison Michalka - for the series "Hellish Cats".
Other famous actors appeared in the film. "Excellent student of easy virtue" is the first youth comedy in the career of Patricia Clarkson, known for the dramas "The Green Mile" and "The Untouchables". She played the role of Rosemary, the mother of the main character, who in every way supports her daughter in everything.
Stanley Tucci, who played Dill, father Olive, does not need to be introduced - this name is well known to all moviegoers. In his filmography, such famous films as "The Lucky Number Slevin", "Julie and Julia", "Cute Bones".
The young actor Bryce Clyde Denkins made his debut in the role of Chip, Olive's younger brother, the adopted son of Rosemary and Dill.
At the end of 2009, the casting of the film “Excellent student of easy virtue” was completed. Actors and roles were approved, preparations for the filming process began.
The place in the director's chair was taken by Will Glack, who previously worked on the youth comedy "Light this Summer."
The film was completely shot in Ohio, California.
Plot
High school student Olive Pendergast, a quiet unpopular student, lied to her friend that she had lost her virginity. Their conversation was overheard by Marianne, classmate Olive, and told the whole school about it. Rumors spread at lightning speed, Olive is becoming the most popular at school, albeit not in the way she would like. At first, the girl likes such unexpected popularity, so she continues to lie and fuel rumors about herself. But soon Olive realizes that she has overdone it: everyone at school considers her a whore, no one wants to talk to her, and even her best friend despises her. Olive does not give up - she decides to correct her mistakes. A sense of humor, support for loved ones, determination and an extraordinary mind will help her in this.
Critic reviews
The film was surprisingly warmly received by critics. Most of their reviews were positive. Experts noted that director Will Glack managed to create a smart youth comedy.
Viewers also liked the film - on most movie sites its rating is much higher than average.
The film was so liked by critics that Emma Stone was even nominated for a Golden Globe Award for participating in it, and also won the MTV Channel Award for best role in comedy.
Box office
The financial success of the film exceeded all the expectations of the producers and the director. Not the last role in this was played by famous actors. "Excellent student of easy virtue" raised $ 75 million at the box office with a very modest budget of $ 8 million.