Moving quickly up the charts, deservedly so!

Rating: 10/10 (30 December 2007)

I hadn't heard a thing about this one before seeing it so it was a total surprise and a delight. Jason Bateman was the main focus of my surprise as I had never really seen him in major roles that I truly enjoyed (but I'm open to suggestions, not saying he hasn't done any).
We took a 16 year old male to see it with us and I can state that it held his interest as well not just that of the much older adults in tow. Ellen Page was also very strong in the film and...at this point I'm debating about how much to give away. The film deals with issues of sexuality, teen angst and other topics but if I describe too much about the actual plot I'm afraid I'll spoil the film for someone.
I note this because I think I enjoyed it even more for not knowing much about it beforehand. I would urge you to look at the way it has moved up the popularity charts, quickly, and then take a chance on this one. If you need more urging then you might be compelled to go by the fact that Jennifer Garner is also in the film, an actress who I find generally compelling.
If I had to sum up the plot of this I'd note that it has a strong female lead, even a heroine - and that's as far as I'm going with any details.