Pretty Good But Overrated

Rating: 7/10 (8 November 2010)

I did like this film when I first saw it but even then thought it a bit overrated and too cool for school. I think the overall not very good "Disaster Movie" has a wicked portrayal of the lead here as a over the top witticism spouting too cool chick. She is a bit hard to take, more mannerisms at times than real person. OTOH, yeah, teens can be all about that sort of thing. Image is very important to them. Often adults too.
Ellen Page and company were very good in this film. One sign of a good film is that many members of the cast add things to the film. This is the case here. Her parents and the possible parents to adopt her child, for instance, are serious characters. Parents often stereotypes in teen films, this is notable. The music also is good. And, overall, the film is good as well. Not great, but worthwhile.
A word for those annoyed about the abortion angle. Okay. This film couldn't be made if she didn't stay pregnant. So, her deciding not to abort, though that scene is a tad bit much, is necessary. I agree it was not really taken seriously though many teens don't decide one way or the other that seriously, if we are honest about it. This really isn't the place for pro-choice sorts (and I'm one) to get all upset about. Again, her being pregnant is essential to the plot.