Juno

Juno is one of my favorite films of the year thus far. It is one of the funniest movies that i've seen in as long while. Every comedic note is met with strenght and precision, without being perverse or pretentious. It engages the audience to see the lighter side of reality; the lighter side of pain. Ellen Page stars in a role of a lifetime. Who knew she had such comedic timing? She is wonderfully efficient in this film, and she plays the role, as no one else should try. Her "nature" is very positive when cruel, charming when troubled and hilarious when caught. She is one of the most underrated talents around. She deserves a nomination, alongside Marion Cotillard and Angelina Jolie this year. Their has been many great female performances this year. The supporting cast is very strong, with Jason Bateman, Alison Janney, Jennifer Garner and all but Page really holds everything together like a seasoned actress. Diablo Cody has a wonderful and exhilarating (and unique, powerful, energetic, bright and revolutionary) script here, which may be one of the best in a while, and Jason Reitman has supplanted his name as an upper-echelon director and deserves more credit, with his latest work. Overall, this film will be my number one today, very close to Into the Wild and i'm very happy to see a great comedy film, because they are few and far apart. Outstanding Work. I find it almost as good as last year's "Little Miss Sunshine", which it reminded me of.

Grade: A/A-