Now I’m kinda of biased in my opinions about movies with Ellen Page. She is the cheese to my macaroni. Still, walking into Juno i knew that i was going to love it. I knew that it was deserving of all kinds of awards with all the clips and interviews I’d watched. Leaving Juno I didn’t just walk out knowing I’d witnessed something brilliant. I walked out knowing that I’d just witness what is now one of my favorite films, ever. Its almost impossible for me to even begin to explain my affection for this little gem. Juno more then lives up to the hype its receiving.

I knew when i watched Hard Candy back in 2006 that Ellen Page, a 20 year old Canadian from Nova Scotia would be our saving grace. Her presence on screen and talent spreads for miles. This year she once again proves that she is a force to be reckon with playing the lead role in Juno. One that will win her an Oscar nomination, possibly a win. From the first second she is on screen you immediately fall in love with her character. Juno is a witty, sarcastic 16 year old girl who clearly isn’t as smart as she thinks she is when she ends up facing an unplanned pregnancy with her best friend Paulie Bleeker played by Superbad’s Micheal Cera. Instead of taking the root of an Abortion, Juno looks in the Penny Saver with the help of her hot friend Leah for a wholesome, spiritual wealthy couple who have found true love with each other. All that’s missing is her bastard. This couple happens to be the Loring couple played by Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman.

This is Jason Reitmans follow up to one of 2006’s greatest surprises, Thank You For Smoking. A politically incorrect satire that was also one of the funniest films of that year. Juno is just as funny if not funnier and just as witty as his previous effort but is even more full of life and warmness.Theres is not one unlikeable thing about the movie. He directs the film perfectly and should be awarded with a nomination by the Academy next year.

Each actors gets their chance to shine in this. As much as Ellen Page is the main star and is the main reason to watch this, some of the best lines in the film are performed by Allison Janney, J.K. Simmons and Olivia Thirlby. Each character is so warm and likable and just adds even more to it. It isn’t often a film comes along with such strong and original dialog that has such biting satire and humor to it. Especially when it’s written by a first time screenwriter named Diable Cody. A former stripper/blogger. I think we can all agree though that there hasn’t been a better and more honest performance this year then Ellen Pages. They say that comedy is harder to do then drama. Well just give Ellen the Oscar then because i doubt any one else could have pulled off something this special.

Threw out the film we follow Juno’s nine month trip down pregnancy lane which she treats as an inconvenience. We see her mature and grow up before our eyes, building a strong relationship between her and Paulie and the couple who are adopting her unborn child. It’s clear that she is scared about the whole thing but refuses to let it show.

The films is virtually flawless in every way. No scene is out of place, no line isn’t necessary, each actor brings their best to the table which all around makes this film flow with perfection