Not that Original

Rating: 4/10 (21 February 2009)

I can understand why people liked this movie, but to me personally, it was actually not that original at all. For anyone that has ever watched the television show "Wonderfalls," the first thing that becomes obvious is, "OMG this is Jaye Tyler!!!" The lines that Ellen Page even have are extremely similar to ones that Caroline Dhavernas had in "Wonderfalls." For this reason, the movie quickly upset me after reading so many posts about being so "fresh and original." As for the way to approach teen pregnancy, I feel that this movie takes a whole new turn which is what draws people in. Ellen Page is seen as extremely witty which is why people enjoy her on screen, but can you personally imagine having her as daughter? ugh...
Another reason why I disliked this film though is the entire character of Jason Bateman. I have no idea Diablo Cody would ever make that man into a top 10 candidate for most awkward character in a movie (I personally still have him behind Alphonso DeNoble from "Alice Sweet Alice." Anyways, I give this movie a 4/10. It definitely does not deserve under 3 or under, but compared to some other Indie movies, this truly may not be the best for everyone. (I think Slumdog is a 9/10 for reference)