Written by Bert V. Royal (his debut) film takes the unlikely premise of 'The Scarlet Letter' mixed with the notion that losing one's virginity in high school is somehow a big deal. Also, storyline involving hiding sexuality of gay guy is surely a retrograde step (though the Mark Twain joke that accompanies his outing is welcome). Perhaps most refreshing in its portrayal of sympathetic teacher Thomas Haden Church and super-cool parents Patrica Clarkson and Stanley Tucci (who delivers way the best line).
Emma Stone, though (here 22) is super-good fizzy. Gluck hasn't done much since Friends with Benefits. With Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes (the god-botherer), Lisa Kudrow, Malcom McDowell, Aly Michalka.
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