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Clueless

1995, Movie, PG-13, 97 mins

Clueless: Review

A gem. Director Amy Heckerling, whose FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (1982) defined a generation of suburban proto-slackers, goes back to high school -- this time in Beverly Hills -- and the result is pricelessly fresh and funny. Cher (Alicia Silverstone, who's perfection itself) and her best friend Dionne (Stacey Dash) are both fabulously rich and, well, fabulous -- till they resolve to repudiate their shallow worldview and dedicate themselves to doing good. First task: the transformation of grunge girl Tai (Brittany Murphy) into a popular babe. The frivolous trendiness of these overprivileged teenagers is winningly portrayed, and Heckerling's version of teen-speak approaches poetry. There's scarcely a hint that kids face any problems bigger than chipped nails and mismatched accessories, but CLUELESS is impossible to dislike: It's as good-hearted as its bubbly protagonist. Can it really be based on Jane Austen's Emma? As if! leave a comment