Juno
2007. Directed by Jason Reitman. Written by Diablo Cody. Starring Ellen Page, Michael Cera, J.K. Simmons, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner, and Allison Janney.
"That ain't no etch-a-sketch. This is one doodle that can't be un-did, homeskillet."
When I first saw the previews for Juno, I thought it looked like a fun, little film that would be worth checking out on DVD. Then Oscar season rolled around and Juno turned into a huge deal. My initial assessment is closer to the mark for me. Juno is fun, warm, enjoyable, and certainly offbeat. The dialogue constantly borders between clever and trying too hard (though I have the quote above really grew on me). Michael Cera and Ellen Page deliver their roles well and J.K. Simmons is great as Juno's dad. Is is worth watching? Certainly. Did it deserve a spot in the best picture nominations? Not even close.
My grade: B
"That ain't no etch-a-sketch. This is one doodle that can't be un-did, homeskillet."
When I first saw the previews for Juno, I thought it looked like a fun, little film that would be worth checking out on DVD. Then Oscar season rolled around and Juno turned into a huge deal. My initial assessment is closer to the mark for me. Juno is fun, warm, enjoyable, and certainly offbeat. The dialogue constantly borders between clever and trying too hard (though I have the quote above really grew on me). Michael Cera and Ellen Page deliver their roles well and J.K. Simmons is great as Juno's dad. Is is worth watching? Certainly. Did it deserve a spot in the best picture nominations? Not even close.
My grade: B
posted by Keith Allison at 10:36 PM
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