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1995 comedy film loosely based on Emma by Jane Austen and starring Alicia Silverstone
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Clueless (the film) is the best chick-flick ever created. The movie tells a story about about group of high school girls in Beverly Hills and their day-to-day drama/existence.
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Clueless is a well-written, satirical film that is "a loose adaptation" on the literary masterpiece, Emma by Jane Austen (which just makes it smart). The film affords viewers the ability to enjoy an 'over the top' movie that actually has a foundation of quality problem/resolution mini-plots (great life lessons). Betrayal, friendship, philanthropy, wealth hierarchy, social issues, etc are all issues that are weaved into the socially relevant plot.
Another reason the movie is damn good is because the director, Amy Heckerling, also directed the movies "Fast Times at Ridgemont High", "National Lampoon's European Vacation", "Look Who's Talking" and an early episode of the NBC television show "The Office". Because of her resume of massive entertainment success, her name alone gives mad street credit to the quality of Clueless. ;)
Lastly, the movie has great quotes!
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Adrianna
February 20, 2010
I love this movie. It's my all time favorite film just because it is so much fun. Maybe I will write up a review in the near future. :)
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aunnyd
February 19, 2010
I would have to agree. My girlfriends and I quote this movie all the time. It's a classic!
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Ronjini
October 05, 2009
You're definitely right. Clueless is a lot more insightful than people give it credit for. I think that it was the impetus for Mean Girls as well. Mean Girls was the Clueless of this generation. Both FANTASTIC movies.
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norelpref
April 10, 2009
This movie definitely surprised me with it's crisp writing, and reminded me a great deal of a similar flick I liked, Heathers, which also sported some very clever scripting and performances.
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Bohemianliving
April 01, 2009
AS IF!! This was a killer movie and spawned slang that I am not ashamed to admit I still use:)
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FoodDude
March 09, 2009
as a dude, it's hard not to like the charm in this film. Paul Rudd is my hero
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FoodDude
March 09, 2009
as a dude, it's hard not to like the charm in this film. Paul Rudd is my hero
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QUEENBFLIX
February 13, 2009
I might argue the "best ever" title too, but its gotta be in the top 10. It never fails to amuse and entertain.
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CassieO
December 12, 2008
Happy to see all of the love for Clueless! It is definitely on my list of movies to force my Spanish friends to watch. And now that I think about it, Clueless was definitely a precursor and pioneer for tv shows like The OC and Gossip Girl..... "Do you like Billie Holiday?" "I love him!"
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audiotaco
December 12, 2008
thank you for sharing my love of Clueless. I find myself singing "I Wanna Be A Supermodel" right now. Also, Paul Rudd as step brother Josh is so dreamy.
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This film was a big surprise. I was expecting a ditzy teen comedy. Instead I found it to be a smart film while being funny and appealing to the teen set. The script gives the actors a lot to work with and it has built up the characters beyond typical one-dimensional characterizations in most teen movies. Each major character has more than one side to them. Alicia Silverstone is a strong leading lady who pulls off being a Beverly Hills teen with great … more
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A very cute movie. Something to watch at a slepp over with a bunch of your girlfriends.
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Alicia Silverstone gives the lead character, Cher, many dimensions. Look out for one of Paul Rudd's first movie appearances.
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An American classic.
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review by audiotaco.
December 12, 2008
My plastic surgeon told me not to participate in any activities where balls fly at my face!- Amber (played by Eliza Donovan) Clueless is one of those films where I will re-watch every time I see it on television regardless of how many times i have seen it before. Yes, its a romantic comedy that mocks LA culture complete with valley girl speak; so, expect a lot of AS IFs! This film pretty much defined the 90s for me and i find myself often quoting or referencing the characters. … more
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review by babygoat.
May 04, 2009
This movie was cool. i watch or have seen it alot usually only when it comes out on tv have yet to buy it. its funny how it spinned of into a tv show not much for the tv show cause well hello alicia sylterstone is the one and only cher. haha and that guy sonny lmao sonny and cher lol. and wft someone please tell me she likes her stepbrother more then a stepbrother that has always confused me and made me think this movie is more of a hill billie movie then a beverly hills movie lmao. but all in all … more
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review by Samie8183.
December 17, 2008
Definitely one of the best chick flicks movies of the 1990's. Cher is a great lead character, she is smart and lovable. Alicia Silverstone is excellent, as well as the rest of the cast. The whole cast pulls of the movie very well and Alicia Silverstone is so convincing that you wonder if she really IS clueless in real life :) But nonetheless it's a great movie and one of the 90's pop culture icons.
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Clueless is a classic comedy based on the book Emma by Jane Austen. In this 1995 movie, Cher (Alicia Silverstone) is a superficial high school girl living in Beverly Hills. The movie follows Cher's Beverly Hills lifestyle - driving in to school late with her friend Amber, playing matchmaker for two of her nerdy teachers, transforming "tragically unhip" girl Tai to become more socially acceptable, and eventually falling in love with Josh.
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Cast:
Dan Hedaya,
Alicia Silverstone,
Donald Faison,
Carl Gottlieb,
Paul Rudd,
Jeremy Sisto,
Aida Linares,
Julie Brown,
Stacey Dash,
Breckin Meyer,
Wallace Shawn,
Brittany Murphy,
Twink Caplan,
Elisa Donovan,
Ron Orbach,
Jace Alexander,
Roger Kabler,
Justin Walker
Genre:
Comedy,
Romance
Release Date:
July 21, 1995
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
Runtime:
1hr 45min
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