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Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Emboldened by her success, she decides to give hopelessly klutzy new student Tai a makeover. When Tai becomes more popular than she is, Cher realizes that her disapproving ex-stepbrother was right about how misguided she was -- and falls for him.
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- CinemaSerfon TMDB · Feb 20257/10
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 wri
Read the whole review on TMDB - Filipe Manuel Netoon TMDB · May 20239/10
**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 an
Read the whole review on TMDB - Alunauwieon TMDB · Sep 202510/10
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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Cast
- Alicia SilverstoneCher
- Stacey DashDionne
- Brittany MurphyTai
- Paul RuddJosh
- Donald FaisonMurray
- Elisa DonovanAmber
- Breckin MeyerTravis
- Jeremy SistoElton
- Dan HedayaMel Horowitz
- Aida LinaresLucy
Crew
- Amy HeckerlingDirector
- Amy HeckerlingWriter
- Jane AustenNovel
- Bill PopeDirector of Photography
- David KitayOriginal Music Composer
- Debra ChiateEditor
- Scott RudinProducer
- Robert LawrenceProducer
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