Juno: Great comic writing and not too “look at me, I’m quirky” acting (Wes Anderson, I’m looking at you and your suck movies). Not many have noted it but Allison Janey gets to bring the humor you didn’t get to see too often from the West Wing to her character. I hope Ellen Page, the star, gets more roles. Recommended.
UPDATE: I would also note that if conservatives approached the issue of abortion like Juno and Knocked Up have, they’d do a better job convincing people against abortion. But at the heart of both films is the choice of the main characters not to have an abortion. The choice.
I Am Legend: I enjoyed this as well, very reminiscient of a more sci-fi oriented Castaway. Love the integration of Bob Marley with the plot. The ending was a little too convenient, but still a nicely put together film. Recommended.
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