Ellen Page Is Wondrous

Rating: 10/10 (17 March 2008)

"Juno" may not be the film of the year and Ellen Page may not be the best actress. But, if enjoyability were the principal criterion, "Juno" and Ellen would have walked away with the top prizes. Juno, a teenager pregnant from a single encounter with her high school boyfriend, is a quirky kid, out of joint with her classmates and with the world at large. In Ellen Page's extraordinary capable hands, she is also one of the more vivid personalities you are likely to encounter on the screen in many a year. Helped by Jennifer Garner as the young woman who will become her baby's mom and by J.K. Simmons as her supportive but befuddled dad, Ellen Page makes "Juno" into much more than a slight comedy. It is at once poignant, funny, sad and memorable. The soundtrack, like Juno herself, is also quirky and unforgettable. Go enjoy!