Why is Juno one of the Best Films of 2007?

Rating: 9/10 (2 January 2008)

Once you get past the "clever" over previewed dialog, you'll find a very honest and original story in Juno. It has one of the truest portrayals of ordinary teens in years. What could have been another morality tale is handled with matter of fact honesty and humor. If only we could all have such supportive (and funny) family and friends! The acting sets exactly the right tone. Ellen Page is right on as the sarcastic (or is it honest) Juno. She was the one member of the cast to be nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. But the rest of the ensemble is equally good. Michael Cara's naturalistic and effortlessly funny performance also deserves a nod. Not to mention Juno's parents played by Allison Janney and J.K. Simmons. Jennifer Garner and Jason Batemen are fun to watch as the potential adoptive parents.
Don't let the over played trailer or all the hype discourage you from seeing this movie. There's much more there than what's shown in the trailer. (Isn't that a refreshing change!) I chose Juno to be on my "Best Films of 2007" list at: Reelinspiration dot Blogspot
Movie blessings! Jana Segal, Reel Inspiration