Entertaining

Rating: 7/10 (23 September 2011)

Juno has two separate levels - when taken as an offbeat comedy/drama, it's quite enjoyable, cleverly written, beautifully shot and exquisitely acted. When looking a bit deeper though, you may find a pretty shallow exploitation of very important issues, which tries very hard - and succeeds - to be likable, but in the process delivers some very problematic messages.
My advice is to not take it seriously at all, and then you'll find it a fun bit of entertainment with some very good acting and clever dialog. Ellen Page delivers a star-making performance, and Jason Bateman creates a surprisingly complex character.