Genre: Comedy/Drama

Directors: Jason Reitman

Certificate: Juno was rated 15A by the Irish Film Censor's Office (www.ifco.ie) i.e. suitable for persons of 15 years of age and older.  Those under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Violence = none. Drugs = none. Sex/Nudity = moderate. Language = moderate.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Juno

A little gem of a movie directed by Jason Reitman that tells the tale of Juno (Ellen Page) an offbeat and intelligent sixteen year old who finds herself  with an unplanned pregnancy.

Her boyfriend the equally quirky Paulie Bleeker (Michael Cera) is totally unprepared for the news and Juno who appears to be so much in control, (or is she?) decides to make a rather unconventional decision and seek out a couple who would like to adopt their unborn child. 

Juno is a funny, heart-warming film, with some real poignant moments too - it's about love, life, rites of passage and coming of age.  The script is tight, sassy and fresh and the soundtrack fits the whole thing perfectly.  I could write a lot about this movie but I'm trying to keep it brief as it's one of those movies that you need to see for yourself to really appreciate how good it is.

Some great support from J. K. Simmons and Alison Janney as the supportive parents who oversee proceedings with great humour and much love, and everyone is exceptionally well cast.  But the film belongs to Page, I was really impressed with her in Hard Candy, but she's taken it all to a different level here - I predict a huge future for this girl - she's dynamite on screen.  This film is a breath of fresh air, something totally different - go watch it!

In a word - Delightful.

Reviewed by Mary Kate, Premier Movie Reviews 2008

• Ellen Page
• Michael Cera
• Jennifer Garner
• Jason Bateman

RECOMMENDED