In the ’90s,
there was a coming-of-age movie that everyone had to see. It starred Alicia
Silverstone, and I’ve never forgotten her name after watching it. Clueless
is fun, enjoyable, and easy to follow. The movie strikes a perfect balance
between comedy and romance, even though the romantic angle feels a little odd
at first.
Written and
directed by Amy Heckerling (and loosely based on Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma),
Clueless is widely regarded as one of the best teen movies ever made.
Alongside Alicia Silverstone, the late Brittany Murphy also shines in this
film.
The performances
in Clueless make it special. Each actor delivers their role so
effortlessly that it feels like they were born to play these characters. This
natural flow is what makes the movie such a joy to watch.
The plot is
straightforward and unfolds as if we’re living life through Cher (Alicia
Silverstone). Cher is a rich, popular, and self-involved teenager who leads her
crew, which includes Dionne (Stacey Dash) and Tai (Brittany Murphy). The movie
follows Cher as she attempts to manage her friends’ lives—from their looks to
their love lives. While Cher’s intentions are often well-meaning, her efforts
sometimes backfire as her friends assert their independence.
We also meet
Josh (Paul Rudd), Cher’s reliable and dependable ex-stepbrother. Josh serves as
the grounding force in Cher’s life, offering advice and help when she needs it.
Although the two don’t always see eye to eye—Cher isn’t fond of Josh’s
bluntness, and he disapproves of her self-centered behavior—his presence adds
depth to the story.
That’s about all
I can say without spoiling the movie. If you watch it again, you’ll likely find
yourself smiling as the story unfolds in its light, charming way.
Made on a budget
of $12 million, Clueless grossed over $56 million at the box office,
with home video sales further cementing its success. The movie gained a massive
cult following, which led to a spin-off television sitcom (though it only ran
for three seasons) and a series of books.
There’s been
talk of a remake, but honestly, I’m skeptical. It’s hard to imagine recapturing
the magic and charm of the original. But that said, never take your eyes off
Hollywood to try. They seem to be scrapping the barrel when it comes to
original stories, so the chances that a remake is done is higher than usual. Love
this movie.
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