After the movie “Juno” became a cultural phenomenon last year, filmmakers have been trying to cash in on this new wave of independent films, creating less successful imitations of Juno’s already questionable greatness.

As someone who did not really buy into the “Juno craze” to begin with, I assumed that “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” would just be more of the same: retro setting, bad 80s slang, and offkey music that is only acceptable because it’s “indie.” However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that “Nick and Norah” was not, in fact, just riding on “Juno’s” success—it is an enjoyable, original movie with lines that are actually funny and characters that the audience grows to care about.

The movie follows the characters of Nick (Michael Cera) and Norah (Kat Dennings) as they meet each other and then make their way through New York’s nighttime music scene in the search for “Where is Fluffy,” a popular band that creates hype for its concerts by making its performance locations a secret. On the way, Norah’s perpetually drunk friend Caroline has an adventure of her own when she gets lost in a subway station in the middle of the night.

One of the biggest things that sets this film apart from “Juno” is the quality of the acting. With Dennings portraying Norah as a cool and genuine girl while Cera woos the audience with his soft-spoken voice and eccentric personality, this duo wins the affections of the audience. Even secondary characters such as Norah’s friend Caroline (played by Ari Graynor) create quirky personas that are interesting and entertaining to watch.

Though I originally had reservations about “Nick and Norah’s” similarity to “Juno,” I found myself enjoying its creativity and originality. This quirky and humorous movie is a must-see.