See it - Definitely worth watching

Rating: 8/10 (18 January 2008)

I just got through watching Juno tonight. I originally really liked the look of this but after reading some negative reviews and getting the impression it was another indie flick trying too hard to be quirky, my anticipation had dampened a bit.
I was certainly not disappointed. Juno is quirky, it is indie and it is a little tiny bit pretentious in bits. This does not spoil a lovely, warm, touching movie that leaves you with a smile on your face for a long time after the end credits have rolled.
Ellen Page was outstanding. She drew the viewer in with her funny, thoughtful and challenging portrayal of Juno. Michael Cera is pretty damn good as the geek (he plays this part so well in all his roles) and Junos father is outstanding also. I particularly liked the way her step mother was portrayed. There appears to be an element of jealously between them at the start, this is quickly replaced by a deep fondness of Juno by her step mother as she struggles to cope with the pregnancy.
I noticed so many little bits that I liked about this film. Sure it is predictable in places and it is overly quirky, but it leaves you feeling good - is that not what a film should do? Not the film of the year but a defo must see. Very enjoyable and stays strong in your memory long after the film has ended.
8/10