not good

Rating: 1/10 (12 February 2008)

I can't understand why this movie is so popular. Also, if religious groups have a problem with the Golden Compass, then why not this one. I guess it's okay to portray complete irresponsibility as being cute, sweet and funny in a realistic setting, but not to imagine different explanations for what a higher power might be in a fantasy setting. Not that I would advocate censorship of either in any way. I just find it ridiculous.
Ellen page is like a bad Janeane Garofalo impression. I think she is unwatchable in her role as Juno. Micheal Cera is OK in his role, but he does seem like the same character from Superbad. The rest of the cast was merely OK. The parts with Ellen Page and Jason Bateman discussing music are awful. The writers did not do their homework here. The things said are not things guitarist's would say.
In summary... Bad Story... Bad moral values... Bad writing... Bad lead actress... BAD MOVIE. It makes me ashamed to be an American when this is what does well at the box office.