"Nah... I mean, I'm already pregnant, so what other kind of shenanigans could I get into?"
I'm not really sure what to do with films that are buzzed about. Will it live up to my expectations, or will it just suck? I am happy to say, Juno was worth the risk!
Juno MacGuff (Page) isn't the average teen girl. She uses a combination a modern and dated slang, and talks on her hamburger phone...but what makes her really stand out is her belly. After having sex with her best friend, Paulie Bleeker (Cera), and taking 3 pregnancy tests Juno learns that she is pregnant, at age 16. She plans to have an abortion, but at the abortion clinic she runs into a girl from school who changes her mind. With the help of gal pal Leah (Thirlby) she finds a couple who want to adopt: the Lorings. Vanessa (Garner) really wants to be a mother. She's read all the books, and already has plans for the nursery. Her husband Mark (Bateman) is more interested in listening to and writing music. Back at home, her parents do everything they can to help. Stepmom Bren (Janney) takes her the doctors, and sets the technician straight (great scene). Dad Mac (Simmons) takes her to meet with the Lorings, and offers general support.
Unlike other teen films, this film showcases the "quirky" character instead of making her sidekick to the lead. Juno expresses a range of emotions and asks the tough questions (some beyond her maturity levels). There are tender moments, mostly with Garner, there are funny moments, unexpected moments, and heartbreaking moments, but in the end they all stay true to the story. Page was incredible, it is hard to tell where she ends and Juno begins...the film was well cast, especially the teaming of Janey and Simmons as the MacGuff's.
On a personal note, I was ecstatic to see Jason Bateman and Michael Cera reunited (despite not having any scenes together) from their Arrested Development days (love that show)!
Dude, it's quotable: you have to pay attention to get the rhythm of the lines, the music is upbeat and fun as well
Rent it!: completely worthy of the buzz it received. Writer Diablo Cody is funny and will hopefully have a successful writing career!!
Juno (2007) 96 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic material, sexual content and language
Director: Jason Reitman
Starring: Ellen Page as Juno MacGuff
Michael Cera as Paulie Bleeker
Jennifer Garner as Vanessa Loring
Jason Bateman as Mark Loring
Allison Janney as Bren MacGuff
J.K. Simmons as Mac MacGuff
Olivia Thirlby as Leah
Juno MacGuff (Page) isn't the average teen girl. She uses a combination a modern and dated slang, and talks on her hamburger phone...but what makes her really stand out is her belly. After having sex with her best friend, Paulie Bleeker (Cera), and taking 3 pregnancy tests Juno learns that she is pregnant, at age 16. She plans to have an abortion, but at the abortion clinic she runs into a girl from school who changes her mind. With the help of gal pal Leah (Thirlby) she finds a couple who want to adopt: the Lorings. Vanessa (Garner) really wants to be a mother. She's read all the books, and already has plans for the nursery. Her husband Mark (Bateman) is more interested in listening to and writing music. Back at home, her parents do everything they can to help. Stepmom Bren (Janney) takes her the doctors, and sets the technician straight (great scene). Dad Mac (Simmons) takes her to meet with the Lorings, and offers general support.
Unlike other teen films, this film showcases the "quirky" character instead of making her sidekick to the lead. Juno expresses a range of emotions and asks the tough questions (some beyond her maturity levels). There are tender moments, mostly with Garner, there are funny moments, unexpected moments, and heartbreaking moments, but in the end they all stay true to the story. Page was incredible, it is hard to tell where she ends and Juno begins...the film was well cast, especially the teaming of Janey and Simmons as the MacGuff's.
On a personal note, I was ecstatic to see Jason Bateman and Michael Cera reunited (despite not having any scenes together) from their Arrested Development days (love that show)!
Dude, it's quotable: you have to pay attention to get the rhythm of the lines, the music is upbeat and fun as well
Rent it!: completely worthy of the buzz it received. Writer Diablo Cody is funny and will hopefully have a successful writing career!!
Juno (2007) 96 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic material, sexual content and language
Director: Jason Reitman
Starring: Ellen Page as Juno MacGuff
Michael Cera as Paulie Bleeker
Jennifer Garner as Vanessa Loring
Jason Bateman as Mark Loring
Allison Janney as Bren MacGuff
J.K. Simmons as Mac MacGuff
Olivia Thirlby as Leah
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