Charming comedy with irresistible casts

Rating: 8/10 (13 March 2008)

What if I have to put one single word for this movie, what would it be? "Great"? Perhaps. "Funny"? Well, kind of. Wait...I know it, "irresistible". Although I didn't completely fall head over the heel for this movie (like the most people out there). But I can't help but fell in love with every single character in this little wonder.
Made no mistake about it, Ellen Page as titular character, Juno, is totally own this movie. It's really surprised to see these wonderful cast (Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Allison Janney and J.K. Simmons) build around this amazing 21-years-old actress. I once said in the review of "Hard Candy" that - trust me, she will be a star. I never thought that it will be this soon.
There is no problem with this movie at all. The songs are perfect (just like "Garden State's Original Soundtrack" which came to my mind). The script is sharp and funny (by former stripper to Oscar-winning writer, Diablo Cody). It was directed by very promising young director, Jason Reitman (Thank You for Smoking). But, maybe it's just me, I'm kind of feel the vibe of manipulation along the way. The world is so bright around Juno's world. She learned her lesson and stay with a person who can "share her ups and downs". I mean, that's very rare to happen with a 16-years old girl who unexpectedly got herself pregnant, right? Well, that's movie. It's a make believe machine. When someone is so irresistible or likable as Juno, one cannot help but hope for something wonderful happening to her life. It's wishful thinking that can elude you from the real world we live in for a little while. No harm in that, right?
Ps. Ellen Page is kind of look like Thai people. I mean she could walk around here without noticing she's western.