Juno Reviews

Juno may not be a new or groundbreaking comic drama, but it is a solid, accomplished, worthwhile film. First a couple flaws that bugged me.  1.. Juno as well as other characters seem to have assimiliated too much pop-culture references from the early 60's through the 80s -- Rare that a 16year old would have a pop-culture reference library in her brain that would span over such a long time period. 2.  --  These kids don't have cell phones and aren't emailing or texting each other!!!! — Enough of that.   Juno has sass and attitude as a film.  It takes off and… read full review »

I was prepared to not like this movie simply because I had heard too much about it beforehand.  Quirky is the adjective most often used to describe the movie, and I was afraid it would be much too cute for my tastes.  After finally caving in to watch Juno, I found that while I didn't love it, I did understand and appreciate what all the fuss was about. Juno is the title character played by Ellen Page with an authenticity and depth not often witnessed by such a young actress.  Page also shares the limelight with the sharp-witted dialogue written by Diablo Cody (who won an… read full review »

I'd seen previews for Juno and sort of knew what to expect, and the film is pretty much as the previews would have you believe. Juno (played by cute Ellen Page) is a 16-year-old girl who is pregnant, and she has to deal with everything that involves. Juno is a comedy but it's not a "teen" comedy, which I think is a good thing. It's far more adult than the premise might imply, although there are some awkward moments among teens in the film. This film is not meant for young teens and is really aimed at adults, as they are the ones who will be able to understand the complexities of the… read full review »

I hadn't heard of this film until Oprah started yapping about it and it was nominated for gobs of Golden Globes.  So a few weeks ago when I was off of work for a holiday and I was lonely I went to se Juno and I LOVED it! — Juno was a great film!  The story is about Juno, a 16-year-old high school student who got bored on day and had sex with her friend Paulie. And got pregnant.  Oops.  Paulie is a little freaked out by the whole thing and his involvement is basically the conception and not much else as Juno takes control and deals with the pregnancy. — The… read full review »

Juno, the new film directed by Jason Reitman, is one of the freshest movies I've seen this year.  The star of the film, Ellen Page, is a revelation.  I was not able to take my eyes off her.  The crisp, hip dialogue and excellent performances make this a wonderful film for our times.  This film is getting a lot of award talk, and deservingly so, especially for Page's performance. The movie revolves around a young 16-year old girl, Juno MacGuff, who after having sex with her friend Paulie Bleeker (Michael Cera) finds she's pregnant.  Knowing that she's not ready to care… read full review »

If you've seen any news story or any daytime talk show, you've seen one side of Teen Pregnancy.  I've seen stories about teens who slept around a lot and got pregnant, teens who actually were trying to get pregnant, teens who were "pressured" into doing things and ended up pregnant, and teens who just were way out there.  Juno shows another type of teen pregnancy.  It shows the side of a teen, named Juno, who isn't necessarily a bad girl.  She doesn't do things because of peer pressure or because she's wild.  Juno just made a mistake one time and ended up having to… read full review »

Juno is one of the best movies I have ever seen.  I was invited to a free sneak preview and I can't wait to pay to go see it again.  Ellen Page (Juno) was perfect in the role and just received a Golden Globes nomination.  She plays a sixteen year old who finds out that she is pregnant after her first sexual experience.  She decides to give her baby up for adoption and the movie tells the story of her pregnancy.  While this topic is not something that would normally be considered funny, Juno seems to be able to turn things around and look at the witty bright… read full review »

To the Point — — Girl 16; lives with her dad and stepmom; mom has "abandoned" her. Girl is finding herself; girl gets pregnant. If this sounds like an ordinary story about an ordinary girl you'll be in for quite a shock because Juno is not your usual teenager nor is Juno your usual 16-year old girl gets pregnant film. — — A Closer View — — Juno was written by Diablo Cody and is listed as a comedy/drama. That's a fairly accurate statement though at no time was I falling off my chair laughing hysterically. I was; however, totally engaged from the second… read full review »

Is Juno heartwarming?  Certainly.  Unfortunately, I found it to be just a little bit too precious for my taste.  I can appreciate that Juno is an intelligent outcast.  I can appreciate that she's quippy.  I'm quippy too.  However, NO ONE is that quippy in real life.  The entire script was composed as if to see how many quotable lines Diablo Cody could shove into one film.  I wasn't crazy about the acting, either.  I wasn't sure if Ellen Page was truly acting, or just being Ellen Page.  Michael Cera, while hilarious, essentially has been… read full review »

I have a ritual when I see movies. After I pay, I always head up to the counter and buy a medium Diet Coke, which at my favorite theater is $3.50. While I'm grabbing my straw, I decide whether the film will be a tearjerker or not, and if I think it might be, I'll grab a handful of napkins and shove them in my purse. I wasn't sure seeing Juno if I'd need those napkins or not. From the previews, I knew I'd be laughing, but would I be tearing up? I decided that any birth always makes me tear up at least a little, so it probably warranted at least a napkin or two. — — Yes, babies… read full review »

I've been waiting to see this movie since it was out in theaters.  I'd say it was worth the wait.  Juno is an innovative movie, one that others could really learn a lesson from.  The comedy in the movie is delivered in a way that is so serious, you wonder if they were even joking at all.  — Ellen Page does a terrific job as Juno, a very intelligent teenage girl who finds herself pregnant after a one-time encounter with Paulie Bleeker, a boy she calls her best friend.  Paulie Bleeker is such a weird, unconfident kid that just the site himself is… read full review »

I thought this was a very touching, funny movie that handled a sensitive issue in a great way. Ellen Page and Michel Cera were both very good in this movie and very believable as the characters they played. I think this movie showed teen pregnancy in a realistic way, even if Juno was a little "different" then the average high schooler. I think it showed that even though things aren't always perfect and don't always work out the way we planned we can still have hope that they will work out for the best in the… read full review »

An absolutely hilarious movie!  It is one of my new favorites.  It is full of paradoxes...highlighting the immaturity as well as the maturity beyond her years that young Juno possess.  It's funny because it's so honest and real...and the storyline doesn't let the characters start or end with neatly wrapped up, perfect lives.  Besides the witty comedy, I found the soundtrack to really add to the movie's entertainment; the music is unique and full of energy and comedy of its… read full review »