Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

Blistering performances.

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

Unlike many of the reviewers, I didn't see anything wrong with Delta's performance, though I do think her true talent is musical. Why are so many people griping about them not looking young enough? People in their early 20s play teens all the time, it's much easier and more economical than getting real teens to do it because of child labour laws. That's probably why they aged the characters up in the first place. As I said, it was a decent adaptation, but I loathed that they felt the need to add sexual/romantic tension between Erica and Barry. No. Just ... no. Erica might be a bit silly, but Barry is a toad (even more so in the movie), and she knows it.

Well I heard a lot about this film, "Delta was wooden" and "Saskia was annoying" but after watching the film, I was pleasantly surprised.Not a classic teen film by any means, but a really enjoyable way to spend your time. It was a refreshing change from the usual teen fare, and it was to nice to see actors who weren't the usual tanned bimbos playing the lead in a film. Giving unknown actors a chance in a low-budget flick that steered away from most of the clichés of the Hollywood teen film.Saskia Burmeister was nothing short of charming in her role as Erica Yurken. Very talented and lit up the screen with her witty acting of the over-dramatic, kooky teen. Delta was really underrated as the titular character giving an understated performance as the so-called 'perfect' Alison Ashley of Erica's mind. Alex Cappelli was also good as the resident bad boy. It was good to see him in a bigger role as I have only seen him previously as a recurring character in 'Neighbours.' The screen is very nearly stolen by the teachers who are absolutely hilarious.In conclusion, HAA was a very funny teen flick and should be given a chance. So the next time you are at your local DVD store and you feel like renting out the next Hollywood teen comedy, do yourself a favour - rent this instead!

When i heard that this movie was coming out i couldn't of cared less but then i went with my friends and thought it was one of the best Aussie movies after the castle.I thought Sarskia was brilliant and though people keep dissing her Delta wasn't to bad either even though i think she should stick to singing, however the person i thought was outstanding was the teacher of 9C, every line was delivered with such sarcasm that i thought was hilarious.This movie is aimed at 12 to 14 year old's, i think thats why i enjoyed it so much as I'm 13, i could kind of get what Erica was on about, her frustration and anger about how no one appreciates her "art".i would recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a bit of a light hearted fun, (especially good for a boring Saturday afternoon!

I thought hating Alison Ashley was anything but the book. I liked the movie, but a few people in it annoyed me one was Saskia Burmeister(Erica Yurkin)I found her to over act and a boor. I am not a very big fan of Delta Goodrem either, but in this I found her great. She Dian't over act and applied the right note of anger and sadness in some scenes. Another person who I thought was great was Alexander Cappelli, he applied the right amount of acting for his part of being the mean but sometimes thanked bully. A bit of mystery was applied in his part I thought. But I must say I thought everyone was very old to be playing 14 year old grade 9's., in the book they were a grade six class. But they were very old to playing grape 9's anyway with Alexander Cappelli having stubble in some of the scenes. And I have a brother and neither him nor any of his friends had stubble around this age. But over all I thought it was great and if you have not seen it. See it and if you have see it again!