Juno

To call Juno, a nice little movie would be a serious underestimation of this film. It is so personal in every single aspect that this is easily the most relatable film I have seen in quite some time. This is the story of Juno (Ellen Page), as she falls pregnant at 16 years old and decides to give the baby up for adoption, to an older married couple. This movie has an amazing ensemble cast who are treated to a witty and relevant screenplay from first time writer Diablo Cody. These factors combine to reward us, the audience with strong and likable characters, delivering amazing dialogue in believable circumstances. Ellen Page is truly awe inspiring in the way she is so comfortable in the lead. She oozes confidence while at the same time coming across as a normal girl next door. And kudos must be given to Michael Cera who may not have the traditional looks of a leading man, but has a likability about him that will serve him well in a Hollywood career. So good was Juno that even the opening credits were highly original and enjoyable. The final touch of intimacy was added by a soft rock soundtrack that added a sugar coating to an already highly pleasurable ‘nice little movie.’

Score: 4.5/5