Susan GrahamJuno adds humour to the issue of teenage pregnancy (LINK)
February 17th 2008 23:54
Last night I watched the film Juno with two friends, and it was outstanding.
Juno is a brilliantly written and acted film about a Juno MacGuff (Played by Ellen Page) a confidently frank Canadian/American teenager with a cool and no nonsense approach to life and an effortless attitude to her unplanned pregnancy at the age of 16. After deciding against an abortion at the last minute Juno plans to allow a wealthy suburban couple adopt her baby. She is supported by her dad and step-mother. Throughout her pregnancy Juno wrestles with the emotions she feels for her baby's father. She is indifferent towards him until she becomes hurt when she hears he is taking another girl to the prom.
The film is funny in parts and highly emotional in others. It provides an interesting look at the prejudice associated with teenage pregnancy although Juno seems to cope with the pregnancy better than any teenager in reality, and the overwhelming support she gets from her dad and step-mother seems too-good-to-be true. Nevertheless it’s a coming-of-age story well worth watching.
But don't take my word for it - read what The Critics had to say!
Nominated for 4 Academy Awards - Best Picture, Best Director - Jason Reitman, Best Original Screenplay - Diablo Cody, and Best Actress Ellen Page.
This post is also posted on my Parenting Issues UK site - do come and visit!
Juno is a brilliantly written and acted film about a Juno MacGuff (Played by Ellen Page) a confidently frank Canadian/American teenager with a cool and no nonsense approach to life and an effortless attitude to her unplanned pregnancy at the age of 16. After deciding against an abortion at the last minute Juno plans to allow a wealthy suburban couple adopt her baby. She is supported by her dad and step-mother. Throughout her pregnancy Juno wrestles with the emotions she feels for her baby's father. She is indifferent towards him until she becomes hurt when she hears he is taking another girl to the prom.
The film is funny in parts and highly emotional in others. It provides an interesting look at the prejudice associated with teenage pregnancy although Juno seems to cope with the pregnancy better than any teenager in reality, and the overwhelming support she gets from her dad and step-mother seems too-good-to-be true. Nevertheless it’s a coming-of-age story well worth watching.
But don't take my word for it - read what The Critics had to say!
Nominated for 4 Academy Awards - Best Picture, Best Director - Jason Reitman, Best Original Screenplay - Diablo Cody, and Best Actress Ellen Page.
This post is also posted on my Parenting Issues UK site - do come and visit!
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Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I enjoyed this movie a lot.... I worked with teen parents for several years and it was nice to see a contrast to my experience working with teen parents in my neck of the woods! HA! Loved the script...it was very smart and was not condescending to teens one bit!
Mis
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Witty treatment of a delicate subject with memorable characters.
Did a review of it myself HERE if your interested