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I totally expected this to be a chick flick, and in many ways it was. However, the high ratings made me want to see it. I am wholly impressed. This was a great movie, not to mention the cool music. Honestly, it was the first movie that I've seen that looks at childbirth as a completely ordinary thing, and not a wondrous climax. The characters give off the impression that this sort of thing has been going on for a hundred thousand years, and they all take on the heir of nonchalance and understanding. The parents especially react to their 16-year-old daughter's pregnancy in a way that is very unconventional and refreshing for a movie.

The star is Ellen Page, whom I remembered as a vengeful girl in Hard Candy. Her acting here is rather flawless, and I think she is one of the best of her generation. It's rather amazing to see someone so young with such skill. She will definitely be winning some awards, and keep an eye out for her in other movies.

There were many scenes that made me laugh because the characters seemed so genuinely unique. The music throughout is some great indie music that contributes to all the scenes wonderfully. The movie is generally about adolescence, maturity, and pregnancy. It sounds serious, but is actually rather charming. I guarantee you'll find at least one character in the movie you can identify with. I definitely recommend it.