Juno
2007
****
Director: Jason Reitman
Cast: Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, J.K. Simmons
When Juno, a smart and eloquent 16-year-old, discovers that she is pregnant, she decides to have the baby and give it to a young couple who are looking to adopt. Jason Reitman's delightful (romantic) comedy features wonderful characters and surprising turns of events. Ellen Page is a revelation in the title role. Diablo Cody's clever and verbose screenplay won an Academy Award.