Reviews of Juno

One of the best!

Posted : 8 months ago on 1 May 2009 03:36 (A review of Juno)

All the good movies are independent!And I've seen them all. This movie was a pleasant surprise. Saw it before all the hype.

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Juno review

Posted : 9 months, 2 weeks ago on 16 March 2009 12:24 (A review of Juno)

If you haven’t heard about the film “Juno” yet, you shouldn’t be watching movies. Like last year’s “Little Miss Sunshine,” “Juno” was the little independent film that could.

The story follows a high school girl named Juno (Ellen Page) who gets pregnant and must deal with her situation as she finds proper parents for her child. Along the way, with the endearing support of her whole family, Juno finds a young couple (Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner) who want to adopt her child. However, things aren’t terribly smooth in Juno’s journey, and she must learn to grow up faster than she really should.

Diablo Cody won an Oscar for her script of this film, and it was much deserved, no matter what the haters may say. While the dialogue is far from realistic and jam-packed with catch phrases and pop culture colloquialisms, it’s not meant to be a true representation of a real high school experience. Rather, the film encapsulates the charm of family in a hyper-realistic framework. Like “That 70s Show,” “Juno” is galvanized in its own time with charming and lovable characters that make things work.

The acting is stellar, with Ellen Page shining as the title character. Michael Cera plays directly to type as the caught-off-guard but utterly game father. The real joy in the film comes from Allison Janney and J.K. Simmons as Juno’s parents who are far from stereotypical and totally loving.

It’s hard for Hollywood to make any movie that doesn’t involve some sort of preaching. However, Jason Reitman managed to do one outside of the studio system. The fact that the film deals with teenage pregnancy – and doesn’t preach at all – is a feat of filmmaking.

Included on the single-disc DVD are deleted scenes, a gag reel, a gag take, a musical jam with the cast and crew (featuring a sizzling hot Olivia Thirlby), screen tests, a commentary with Reitman and Cody, a featurette about the creation of the film and spotlights on Juno, Leah, Bleeker, Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman.

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Juno

Posted : 1 year ago on 17 December 2008 10:37 (A review of Juno)

Even in the 21st century, subjects like teen pregnancy and abortion are hard to discuss without involving religion. It's even harder to approach such delicate matter in a humorous way.

And where many films failed, Juno stands out by the unique personality of its leading character, a 16-year-old girl, with a strong personality and a sarcastic sense of humor, beautifully played by Ellen Page.

Cliché in an extremely cute way, it's funny and clever and honestly entertaining to watch. And though it surprised me many times in many ways, what I liked the most about it was that the ending totally surprised me.

I have serious issues when it comes to how a movie ends. It doesn't matter how much I enjoyed it, the ending is most likely to disappoint me: for being too weak or totally predictable. I'm happy to say neither aplies to Juno.



Em pleno século XXI, temas como gravidez na adolescência e aborto ainda são dos mais difíceis de discutir sem envolver religião. Mais dificil ainda é abordar um assunto tão delicado de uma forma tão bem humorada. E onde muitos destes filmes falharam, Juno se destaca pela personalidade única de sua protagonista, uma garota descontraída, de personalidade forte e humor sarcástico, interpretada maravilhosamente por Ellen Page.

Clichê de uma forma extremamente fofa, o filme é engraçado e agradável de assistir. Embora tenha me surpreendido várias vezes e de diversas maneiras ao longo da trama, o que mais gostei foi o fato de ter sido pega de surpresa pelo final!

Tenho sérios problemas quando o assunto é final de filme: não importa o quanto eu tenha gostado, o fim é quase sempre decepcionante: por ser fraco demais ou totalmente previsível. Felizemente, Juno não entra em nenhuma dessas categorias.




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Relato novedoso

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago on 1 September 2008 04:48 (A review of Juno)

La joven vida de Juno (Juno).
Hay que tener imaginación para poder hacer una película sobre el embarazo de una adolescente y encontrar la forma de que el relato sea novedoso, poético y polémico. Toda la imagen es brillante con actuaciones impecables. Ellen Page ya me había cautivado en Hard Candy (2005) y acá vuelve a mostrar su capacidad interpretativa.
Por otro lado, la película despliega inolvidablemente la relaciones humanas: familias, amistad y amor. No hay que dejarse engañar por la aparente simpleza de la historia, los conceptos calan hondo.

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Juno review

Posted : 1 year, 4 months ago on 31 August 2008 12:25 (A review of Juno)

This movie is a perfect example of why sixteen year olds should not have babies. I was reminded at many times of The Wonder Years in the way the narration worked. I was turned off by the language at first, not the swearing, but the actual dialog. I realized that this is how people actually speak on a daily basis, and it was just such a harsh reminder of that.

The acting was great. Everybody made the most of their roles, no matter how large or small. The direction was very good. The movie feels like you're in the story with it, watching it unfold. I was pretty impressed in spite of being disturbed at how detached the main character remains through much of the movie.

I would definitely recommend this movie. There were several laugh-out-loud moments. It showcased society today and a spectrum of values. I enjoyed it.

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JUNO

Posted : 1 year, 4 months ago on 3 August 2008 09:46 (A review of Juno)

When I first heard of this movie, honestly I thought it would be a blow out and nothing to watch; something that wouldn’t keep my attention for the duration of the whole movie. This was because there have been movies like it, promising a unique and new tale, but with small impact. But I was surprised to watch a distinguished and comic movie. This movie has a topic that many teenage girls can relate to and the fast talking and witty comments produced by main character and movie headliner Juno, takes the stance that some girls wouldn’t in their own lives. The soundtrack to this movie fits perfectly to the theme and the feel of the movie and creates peaked emotions. Overall, the combinations of humour and feel create a great movie…

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Cute movie

Posted : 1 year, 5 months ago on 2 July 2008 08:23 (A review of Juno)

Without doubt, this is the cutest movie I ever saw :D. Nice humour, nice story, nice actors. An easy-going movie.

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funny

Posted : 1 year, 6 months ago on 8 June 2008 06:40 (A review of Juno)

Very quirky, sparky dialog, especially from the teens' characters and Allison Janney's character, Brenda.
Quite funny at times.
Great acting from Ellen Page; the director did a perfect job there. Unfortunately, I found J.K. Simmons to be not as good as in other films; same with Janney. Bateman & Garner make a great couple on-screen, their performances are great.

The subject is quite unoriginal, but the directing, Ellen Page's excellent acting, and the witty dialog make the film worth watching.


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a little *too* hip

Posted : 1 year, 6 months ago on 3 June 2008 01:16 (A review of Juno)

First of all, let me state the obvious: "Juno" is a very funny, very clever movie. But the post-modern ironic detachment that all the characters (save Paulie, Mark, and Vanessa) exhibit sucks the soul from the film.

The acting is very good, the direction is competent (if very consciously indie), but the screenwriter doesn't give each character their own voice. With the exception of the three mentioned above, all the character's dialogue seem drawn from the same hipster well, with always just the right witty barb on hand to combat any creeping signs of real heart or emotion.

Also, the claim that "Juno" courageously tackles politically sensitive subjects is overblown. The abortion question is dodged with a throw-away line about fingernails. Teen sex is just a plot device, neither glorified, damned, or much addressed at all except as a recurring gag on Paulie's competence (or lack thereof) "in chair."

Even with all the unjustified hype, it's hard to dislike the film, though, mostly because, as I said at the start of this review, it's so terribly clever. It's worth several viewings, but I wouldn't put it on par with "Ghost World", let alone "Rushmore" or "The Squid and the Whale" as far as coming of age films go.

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My favorite of the last year

Posted : 1 year, 10 months ago on 29 February 2008 03:05 (A review of Juno)

Add a great soundtrack,
funny dialog,
incredible actors
and a dark comedy about growing up(and getting knocked up on the way) together. This just has to add up to a great movie.
IMHO this woud've been a great oscar winner in the category best movie, but these kinds of movies never get the honor. At least they got it for best screenplay.

Enough ranting, just watch it, promise me ;)


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