Juno

This movie was nothing like I expected. It was much better. Unlike most movies, the good stuff is not all in the trailers. There are dozens of surprises; great movie one-liners, sage parental wisdom, and teen-speak that will add new expressions to pop culture the same way Napoleon Dynamite did, or Caddyshack for you older readers.

I love it when a small-budget indy film gets nominated for an Oscar. When they are nominated for 4 and win 1, it must churn the stomachs of the Hollywood decision makers. The Best Writing Oscar was well deserved here. The dialogue is fantastic. And after all, this is a dialogue movie.

If you liked Napoleon Dynamite, you will most likely love this movie. Totally different stories, don't get me wrong. Both are great teen angst movies very well done; sometimes very painful to watch, quite often painfully funny.

Watch this movie with someone who will not be offended by the blunt, pretentious, irreverent language. And, be up on your slang, or you may miss some of the funniest bits.