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10 Things Vs Easy A

posted 14 years ago by lynsey_poushay
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I just wanted some opinions for how these movies compare. I did like Easy A, it was a teen movie with some intellect and wit to it that didn't just play to the lowest common denominator.

That's also what I feel about 10 Things, especially when taken in context with the other teen movies that came out at the same time.

BUT Easy A to me doesn't even come close to 10 Things and I'm not sure if one is really much better than the other or if is just that I am a product of the 90's and have a soft spot for it. Thoughts?

[–] kinickibeck 13 years ago

teen movies are kinda superficial and if not that then they are trying to hard, look at juno.

[–] Polomania 13 years ago

Obviously 10 things is better.. I have already seen it around 30 times thanks to Heath Ledger :)

[–] Miss_Negative 13 years ago

10 Things I Hate About You hands down.
Easy A was nice and ok I guess.....but 10 Things I hate About You is a classic! It made me laugh. It made me cry. It had such a good storyline. I love 90's films.

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[–] elphaba_daae 13 years ago

I think both movies are excellent. Emma Stone is fantastic in Easy A, totally earning her Golden Globe nomination. However, as an overall cast, I think 10 Things wins.

Ultimately, I think both are equal.

[–] mr_bickle_the_pickle 13 years ago

I love both films. Both are very hilarious.

But I give the edge to 10 Things. I fell in love with Patrick Verona. Plus, it also helps that I've loved it longer.

[–] darkeststorm10 13 years ago

I love how Easy A gets compared to all the 80s and 90s as well as early 00s teen films...

Anyway, I love them both. However I'm going to have to say I love 10TIHAY more just because I loved Kat's personality and Heath Ledger was amazing. Not to mention he can sing and he's good lucking. Mostly because his and Julia's chemistry was great. I loved all the music in the film. I think it has one of the best teen soundtracks ever. In my opinion.

[–] stevieBeBack 12 years ago

Easy A is so pretentious and full of itself.

"10 Things I Hate About You" is much funnier and more likeable.

[–] saucyminxx 12 years ago

I liked Easy A, but Emma Stone carried the whole movie alone (maybe with a little help from the parents). In 10 Things, ALL the main and supporting characters made the movie. It is a bit sillier and a bit cornier, but it is one of the best (if not THE best) teen comedies ever. The chemistry of Heath and Julia alone would put it higher than 80% of all teen comedies.

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[–] CranberryNoVodka 12 years ago

I love both movies, but 10 Things I Hate About You is better in my opinion. All of the characters felt real and, like someone else said, the cast was great. Emma Stone and the parents of the movie were great but the supporting characters weren't as strong. Emma carried Easy A.

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[–] nastylev 12 years ago

'On paper' they're comparable which, I assume, is why you openned this topic. But where '10 Things ...' succeeded in earning my respect and love, becoming a bianual viewing experience, 'Easy A' was ,to me, just another teen comedy.
Why? First reason is that if you're gonna make a romantic comedy you might wanna throw in some romance. That's where 'Easy A' failed in my opinion. Other then some loosely threaded crush on a school mascott, there was nothing to warm my heart, so to speak.
Second reason is the cast. 'Easy A' gave no room to the supporting cast. Not only were the majority of the actors so-so at best (except the parents, they rocked) the script didn't allow for any of them to shine.
Now '10 things..' shines in both departments. We have not one but two love-stories and most importantly 3 out of 4 characters are played by truely talented actors. And it shows. They are the ones that turn a silly comedy into a heartfelt romantic experience with some laughs thrown in. (okay alot of laughs).
Then comes the supporting cast. Whereas 'Easy A' used its secondary characters as tools to help the story go along, here they become part of said story, they are given enough screen-time to earn our liking and each one of them adds a little something to an already good movie, making it great in the process.
That's my 2 cents, or be it 20 :p. sorry for the long post.

[–] ms_crazy_dude 11 years ago

I like Easy A very much...but I've seen 10 Things like a zillion times and it's one of my fav movies so definitelly 10 Things,....plus Heath Ledger!!

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