Ellen Page's performance stood out more than her heavily pregnant belly as the titular character in Juno, the latest from Thank you for smoking director (and son of Ivan) Jason Reitman. Shaped in the mould of indie successes like Napoleon Dynamite and Little Miss Sunshine, Juno stands on it's own two feet, and not just because of pocket dynamo page.
A smart script by Diablo Cody, coupled with great music and inspired casting choices (Jennifer Garner, Michael Cera and JK Simmon's all on point) converge to make Juno the comedy to see this aussie summer. The cup runneth over with metaphor's about the 16 yr old Juno, who gets pregnant to best friend Bleeker, and decides to give her baby up for adoption.
For a bellyfull of laughs (ah the metaphors) and even a smidge of romance, see Juno asap. You'd be a dork not to.
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