The plot, reviews, actors ... "Excellent worker of easy virtue"

In 2010, a youth comedy by Will Gluck was released, starring the famous Hollywood actors - "Excellent Lightman." The film was well received by both critics and viewers who highly appreciated the game of Emma Stone, Amanda Baines and, of course, Stanley Tucci.

The creators of the film

The main roles in the film were played by young, but well-known actors. "Excellent pupil of easy behavior" was the last film in the career of Amanda Baines, the star of youth comedies "What the Girl Wants", "She's a Man" and "Love on the Island." Because of problems with drugs and alcohol, the actress was forced to go for treatment and since 2010 has not appeared in front of the cameras. In the picture, Amanda played Marianna Bryant - a religious girl, who is at odds with Oliv Pendergast - the main character of the film.

The role of Olive went to Emma Stone, famous moviegoers for the films "Welcome to Zombiland" and "The boys like it."

Pann Badgley and Alison Michalka - actors of the film "Excellent Lightman" - played Toda and Rhiannon, school friends Olive. Pann Beejli before this was known to the audience, thanks to the role of Michael in the thriller "Stepfather", and Alison Michalka - on the series "Infernal cats."

In the film, there were other famous actors. "Excellent Lightman" - the first youth comedy in the career of Patricia Clarkson, known for the dramas "Green Mile" and "Untouchables." She played the role of Rosemary, the mother of the main character, who in every possible way supports her daughter in everything.

Stanley Tucci, who played Dill, father of Olive, needs no introduction - this name is well known to all kinomanam. In his filmography, such famous films as "Lucky Number Slevin," "Julie and Julia," "Lovely Bones."

Young actor Bryce Clyde Denkins made his debut as Chip, younger brother Olive, adopted son of Rosemary and Dill.

At the end of 2009, the casting of the movie "Excellent worker of easy virtue" was completed. Actors and roles were approved, preparation for the shooting process began.

The place in the director's chair was taken by Will Gluck, who previously worked on the youth comedy "Light this summer".

The film was completely filmed in the city of Ohay, California.

Plot

High school student Oliv Pendergast, a quiet, unpopular student, lied to her friend that she had lost her virginity. Their conversation was overheard by Marianne, Oliv's classmate, and told the whole school about this. Rumors spread rapidly, Olive becomes the most popular in the school, albeit not as she would like. At first, such an unexpected popularity like the girl, so she continues to lie and feed on rumors about herself. But soon Olive realizes that she overdid it: everyone in the school is considered her a whore, no one wants to communicate with her, and even the best friend despises her. Olive does not give up - she decides to correct her mistakes. This will help her sense of humor, support close people, determination and an extraordinary mind.

Criticism

The film was surprisingly warmly received by critics. Most of their reviews were positive. Specialists noted that director Will Gluck managed to create an intelligent youth comedy.

The film also liked the audience - on most cinemasites, its rating is much higher than the average.

The film appealed to critics so much that Emma Stone was even nominated for the Golden Globe Award for her participation, and also received the MTV channel award for her best role in the comedy.

Cash gathering

The financial success of the picture surpassed all expectations of the producers and director. Not the least role in this played the famous actors. "Excellent pupil of easy behavior" collected at the box office 75 million dollars with a very modest budget of $ 8 million.