Rating A

I was sold to this movie from the preview when her Dad says to her, “I thought you were the kind of girl who knew when to stop.” Juno then says, “I don’t really know what kind of girl I am.”

This movie makes no assertions or sermons, and it’s certainly not a teenage comedy. It’s a love story. It’s a work of art. It’s hilarious! You know something is good when you constantly ask yourself “How did they think of that?” or “Why didn’t I think of that?”

I remember at one point in the theater leaning over to my wife and commenting, “I like this because it’s real.” I don’t know how they pulled it off, but kudos to director Jason Reitman (Thank You for Smoking), writer Diablo Cody, and actress Ellen Page. Together, they made real entertaining, which is the greatest task in film. Sure at some points it’s a bit sexual and crude, but it never becomes offensive. If Ellen Page isn’t nominated for an Oscar then I’ll punch myself in the face. She may not win, but her performance was Oscar worthy and deserves at least a nomination. The film itself could take away Best Picture, but my opinion is that No Country for Old Men will get it. Both are this year’s “must-see” films.