Turn the Page, Ellen
Oscar nominee Ellen Page made an indelible impression on moviegoers with last year's "Juno," but I fear we may soon see more of her famous character than we'd like.
Caught a sneak of "Smart People" yesterday, an indie drama co-starring Page as an uptight teen who speaks in the same snarky fashion as our girl Juno. The roles are certainly different, and screenwriter Diablo Cody isn't putting words in Page's mouth like she did so well with "Juno."
But that sardonic attitude and delivery seemed ... familiar already. Page likely has the chops to deliver a wider range of roles, but I hope she doesn't succumb to parts that could be pitched as "Juno" meets X, Y or Z.
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posted by Toto @ 8:09 AM
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I felt the same way when I saw it; the roles are too similar and this one was not nearly as well-written. And her SNL hosting gig showed some of her limits as well -- also her willingness to take risks and some more of her range. Based on "Hard Candy," I think she has a lot to offer and I am looking forward to following her wherever she goes.
Yeah, "Hard Candy" is a sign of her daring and range. And a young John Cusack took very similar roles at first before blossoming as a versatile actor.
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