I'm kicking off 2014 with the third instalment of the Final Cut series focussing on everyone's favourite doe-eyed redhead (or blonde, for that matter) - Emma Stone. If you feel her shirt, it's definitely made of girlfriend material in both of the senses - she's not only one for the guys, but I think I speak for most girls when I say I love her too and she'd definitely be near the top of my 'Hollywood actresses I'd want to be friends with' list, just below my bff, J-Law. Here are my top 4 films that set my love in Stone (get it? I bring as good as it gets when it comes to awful puns.)
4. Easy A (2010) - This is Emma cracking out her comedic skills for what I think classes as a pretty top notch teen comedy. It's a kind of retelling of The Scarlet Letter, but set in the rumour mill of high school and injected with witty moments. It features Dan from Gossip Girl as Emma's love interest, Woodchuck Todd (yes he is dressed as a groundhog and/or topless for most of the film) and also includes a performance by Amanda Bynes before she went all blonde wig and offensive tweets. I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for your classic teen flick, but be prepared to find yourself singing Pocket Full of Sunshine for about 2 weeks after you watch it.
3. Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) - Now I love action-packed gore fest as much as the next person (see below), but there are certain times, normally those involving one too many G&Ts the night before, which call for one thing and one thing only: a good old fashioned rom com. In no particular order, I normally reach for either No Strings Attached, Friends With Benefits or Crazy, Stupid, Love. Now there is one very obvious reason why I would love the last of those films, starting in 'Gos' and ending in 'Ling', but for once, this isn't just about him. It wouldn't be the film I love without Emma playing the dry-talking, quick-witted lady we all know and love, as well as Steve Carell as the depressed husband who undergoes a huge transformation. Basically it does what it says on the tin - very funny with a bit of drama and ultimately a good amount of cringey soppiness thrown in for good measure. Just don't mention David Lindhagen...
2. Gangster Squad (2013) - As I said before, I'm a sucker for a good action film and this is my latest love. Again, the Gos makes an appearance which always seals the deal, but aside from that the story is incredibly gripping. It's a gritty and violent tale loosely based on true events, but the setting of late '40s Los Angeles brings all the glamour you need. Emma plays a Jessica Rabbit-style siren caught up in a dangerous situation involving the two sides of the law. I was given this as a Christmas present and couldn't wait to watch it, safe to say I was not disappointed!
1. Superbad (2007) - Now not only is this my favourite film featuring Emma Stone, it's probably one of my favourite films, full stop. I must have watched it at least fifty times and for me, it's quotability (is that a word?) is on a par only with the likes of Anchorman and Bridesmaids. Not to blow my own trumpet or anything, but I could probably recite the whole script if that was something I was ever required to do. My friend and I went through a phase of seriously hammering out the quotes every day whilst we were in college - favourites included 'take off that vest, you look like Aladdin' and 'it's 10:33', which really has no relevance at all to any conversation that isn't taking place at that exact time, but that didn't stop us. Anyway, this was always going to be number one for the pure and simple fact that I think it's absolutely hilarious and will never get bored of it, but it's also the first film I ever saw Emma Stone appear in. Back when I first saw it I could never has predicted how much of a star she would become, but I'm really glad it's worked out that way.
Now some people would probably have included The Amazing Spider Man or The Help but I haven't seen either of those, so sue me. I always enjoy films where Emma is playing comedic roles, but I was also really taken with Gangster Squad, so I'd highly recommend you watch any of the films I've mentioned if you haven't already. And if you have, just watch them again, especially if it's Superbad... I'll end it on one last quote from the winner itself...'BYE' (10 points if you can name which part of the film that's from!).
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