Juno (2007 92min.) [C4 12.05am saturday &+1]
Oscar-winning coming-of-age comedy drama starring Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman. Discovering that she's pregnant after having sex for the first time, 16-year-old Juno MacGuff weighs up her options. With abortion out of the question, she decides to have the baby adopted, but first she must face her parents.
A sweet, warm and charming story of teen pregnancy. Diablo Cody's snappy, witty and well observed Oscar winning script is the biggest part of the film's appeal; but it's helped by the bright direction of Jason Reitman and a terrific cast headed by Ellen Page (outstanding) and superbly supported by Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman and Allison Janney.
An absolute joy to watch. Thoroughly recommended.
A Prophet (2009 148min.) [Film4 12.50am saturday &+1]
Drama starring Tahar Rahim and Niels Arestrup. Arriving at a French prison to serve a six-year sentence, uneducated 19-year-old Malik is coerced into working for the resident Corsican gang - but he secretly begins plotting his own ascent to power.
Superb - easily one of the best ten films released anywhere in the world in 2009.
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