Everybody can see that Michael Cera plays virtually the same character in every movie, right? He brings the same nebbish, quirky persona to Juno, Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, Year One and, undoubtedly, whatever his next release is. Cera is by no means the only offender (read: Al Pacino, Will Smith, Matthew McConaughey) but, while his peers may rely on lazy schtick, such as the faux-intense stare (Matt) or growling instead of enunciating (sorry, Al) — he seems to imbue each character with a nerdy sensibility that makes his characters almost wholly indistinguishable from one movie to the next. For example, the Evan from Superbad and Nick from Youth in Revolt could switch places mid-movie and nary an audience member would notice. I’m not blind to the fact that actors can be typecast; of course Cera’s the first choice for the lead every movie that calls for the “awkward guy navigating his early 20s.” Furthermore, I’m sure the script is often tinkered with during production to play to an actor’s strengths. And, to be fair, Michael Cera is a rising, sought-after Hollywood star; what he does works on many levels. I wouldn’t be writing this if I didn’t think Michael Cera had talent. He can be very engaging. Cera is certainly not action star Jason Statham, so unburdened by emotional expression is he that one wonders if he knows the cameras are running. Michael, don’t be Jason Statham.