Clueless

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Summary: I'm clueless...
Review: I'm clueless of what this movies is about ! It tries to be a comedy, but is not funny at all; it tries to criticize the rich people a little bit, but it fails miserably. The story is so empty that it made me nervous. A terrible waste of time.

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Summary: Enjoyable to watch.
Review: Clueless has always been an enjoyable movie to watch. I've seen it quite a few times and consider it to be a good teen comedy. The acting by the entire cast is entertaining and solid. Alicia Silverstone especially does a nice job in her role as Cher. There are some funny scenes throughout the film, and I also think that the plot is pretty good. Clueless moves at a steady pace, and the film's dialogue is energetic and interesting. I think that Clueless is put together pretty well. I don't think that it's boring, either. This is a satisfying movie that is fun to watch.

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Summary: The good movie that launched a thousand bad clones
Review: The good news is that "Clueless" is witty and funny and doesn't sink into self-parody; the bad news is the rash of teen movies that followed and have consistently tried, and failed, to emulate its success. On the surface, the movie seems an homage to the materialistic snobbery of young America, but peel through the beaded curtains of shopping bags and Valley Girl-speak, and you'll find a light romantic comedy somewhere along the lines of, well, "Emma," the Jane Austen novel from which this movie comes.

This successful attempt to translate a classic into modern context doubles as an effective satire of the superficial teen culture generated on TV and in movies. You don't take these guys too seriously and because of that, the story is both fun and engaging. Cher, the pretty gum-popping, cell phone-toting heroine, loves clothes, boys, and her dad, in about that order. She manages everyone else's life just fine but is clueless when it comes to her own. Not only does she have to overcome normal teenage struggles like a doting dad, difficult homework, and rocky friendships, she's got to deal with matching her undergarments, dresses, and shoes, failing her driver's test, and falling in love with her ex-step-brother. Tough life, eh? But it's those little quirks along Cher's inflated path to self-discovery that make this movie such a gem. Her humorous approach and response to any situation immediately recalls Austen's Emma.

Critics can whine all they want about Alicia Silverstone, but she delivers a standout performance as Cher, giving her both brains and tenderness and giving us a character to care about. Cher is at once innocent, smart, sexy, compassionate, and mature. Silverstone is so convincing, she hasn't been able to escape her role. The supporting cast is excellent as well, especially Dan Hedeya as her overprotective yet loving father. This movie is full of heart, fun, and laughs and one that will stand multiple viewings; it's not a guilty pleasure, just a pleasure.

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Summary: "Classic!"
Review: Clueless. A gem from director Amy Heckerling, the queen of teen flicks. This is one of my favorite movies. I know it is not for everyone, but I think anyone could enjoy Cher and Dionne's shrewd fashion sense, and irreverant slang. Alicia Silverstone has true talent, and yet she still agreed to act in this movie (ha ha). A modern take-off of Jane Austen's 'Emma', Clueless follows the antics of Cher and Dionne, two rich high school girls who have much in common, including the fact that they were both "...named after old stars who now do infomercials!" I cannot say that this movie is a classic to be treasured forever, but it certainly amuses me. If you like high school movies with memorable characters and a lot of witty charm, I definitely recommend this.

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Summary: Wonderfully Hip!
Review: I thought this movie was so cute. Yeah, so some people would probably be labeling those kids as "stuck up", but hey, they're being completely honest and upfront. I REALLY enjoyed this movie. Alicia Silverstone was a sweetie in this movie, even though you know, some girls might probably be criticizing her for her superficial personality, but she's got it all made. You know, the words that they use(since it was a couple of years back), is spoken a lot today. SO no matter what yall say, you know they know what they were talking about before we even used those terms! The movie shows that those kids have a lot to learn, and to be able to see the lives of how rich kids are makes us realize that they are no different from us no matter how much money they have. They learn everyday, whether trying to fit in, going through that horrible driving test, encountering true love, friendship, family, being considered "cool", it's all there and they're just like everybody else. I love this movie, and I think everyone should look at it with great positivity and humor. They'll get a bunch of laughs and awwwwwws in the end cause it's ever so sweet!!! =)

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Summary: What?
Review: I read the good reviews, saw it was a hit, so went to see it. It was so boring, badly written and acted, I left the theater half way through the movie.

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Summary: As If
Review: A wonderfully entertaining take on Jane Austen's Emma (for a nice comparison see Gwyneth Paltrow's Emma made a year after Clueless) with Alica Silverstone doing some of her best work as the relentless, perky Emma character Cher. The marvelous character actor Dan Hedaya (The First Wives Club, Blood Simple) plays her lawyer father to deadpan humorous perfection. Paul Rudd (The Object of My Affection) does a nice job as her step-brother. Teen-age life and language is humorously satirized as the Austen plot is transported into a California High School full of well realized teenage characters. This is a video you can see more than once and is enjoyable for adults as well as teens. Directed by Amy Heckerling (Fast Times at Ridgemont High) with a good sound track. Silverstone won MTV and Blockbuster awards for this performance.

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Summary: Clued In
Review: Jane Austen's "Emma" updated for the 1990's and reset in Beverly Hills. The result is a sweet parody of contemporary trends and mores that never stoops to mean-spiritedness, even as it exaggerates and satirizes. Alicia Silverstone sparkles as Cher, the high school student who tries to finess everyone else's life while mis-managing her own; her performance is by turns supremely funny, genuinely touching, and deceptively natural. The rest of the cast complements Silverstone perfectly: Paul Rudd is relaxed and charming as Josh, as unaware of his true feelings as Cher is of hers; Stacey Dash is witty and wry as Dionne, Cher's closest friend; and Dan Hedaya (a fine actor too often cast in cold, unsympathetic roles) is warm and knowing as Cher's crusty father whose bark hides a heart of gold.

The DVD transfer is fine, with good color balance and crisp sound. There are not as many extras as some viewers might like --- just two advertising trailers, both of which contain footage of a deleted sequence (mentioning "big hair") that looks like it might have been fun, and should have been included on the disc. That small complaint aside, this DVD is definitely worth a look ... screening it and the 1996 version of "Emma" starring Gwyneth Paltrow makes for a fun comparative double feature.

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Summary: Marvellous
Review: Clueless is one of the films I can watch over and over. Alicia Silverstone and the cast played very well and the movie was not boring a bit. The plot about the life of a rich teenage girl, I believe, was marvellous.I think filmmakers should consider making more teen-comedy films.

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Summary: Funny parody of Cali life
Review: Clueless is just a really funny movie about teens in Beverly Hills. Cher and Dionne have such a skewed outlook on life and relationships that it's ridiculous. Cher's attempts at doing good deeds include matchmaking, charity work and helping a new girl adjust to the school. I saw it when I was a teenager, so I guess I could relate to it more back then than now. Some people I know said that the characters are too prideful and shallow, but they're supposed to be! It's just a spoof of that lifestyle. It's sort of a fun, non-violent version of "Heathers".