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Rating: - just a well-rounded quality film
This is *exactly* the perfect movie for someone like me. Simple movies like this one, with a relaxing story, and easy to follow twists, all while taking place in a small town. Admit it, that's why you love movies too :)

It was just a lot of fun watching it, and seeing all the popular faces as the story rolled along. I used to love Arrested Development, and was surprised to see the father and son from that show both playing major roles in the movie, and of course, the beautiful Jennifer Garner, and the best surprise of all, the teenage daughter, who was the lead actrees, named Ellen Page. She was funny, witty, and interesting the entire time. I loved her role and expect to see ... Read More

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Rating: - Very well-done
Sixteen-year-old Juno (Ellen Page) finds herself knocked up after her first sexual experience with her BFF, Paulie (Michael Cera). Abortion seems like the easy way out, but when Juno arrives at the clinic for her appointment, she finds that she can't go through with it. Instead, she decides to give the baby up for adoption to a wealthy couple, Mark and Vanessa (Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner), who are unable to have children of their own. As Juno experiences the many ups and downs of pregnancy, she must come to terms with her feelings toward her unborn baby, the baby's father, and the adoptive parents. It soon becomes clear that the adoption process isn't nearly as simple as Juno hoped it would ... Read More

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Rating: - Very Unconventional but it works.
In my opinion this is a very good film. I am rating it a five because although slightly unconventional it really did work.


The dialogue is at times smart, but most importantly it gives depth to its characters.


Juno's character is not main stream or linear at all- she is smart, rebellious, independent and happy to be an outcast. She is also mature for a 16 year old, though she doesn't seem to think so. She becomes pregnant at 16 and well the film is basically about how she confronts and deals with her problem. Her solution- not typical Hollywood at all. Thus, why it originated as an independent film- great writing.

There is Paulie, a loser (not ... Read More

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Rating: - A Teen Comedy with Heart (and a Brain)
I don't know if it made any difference, but I watched SUPERBAD before I saw JUNO.

SUPERBAD is one wretchedly unfunny movie. It delivers on nothing. No laughs, no nudity, no fun. The scenes in that movie only insult the viewer as it plods along in excessive bad language and mind-numbing pointlessness.

Then I watched JUNO. Quirky dialogue, interestingly apolotical plot, genuine characters, refreshingly involving scenes. Wow, what a difference. It's a fine Indie-styled comedy-drama that just happens to center on a teenage girl. I'm definitely not a fan of the minimalist folk soundtrack but...it fits this movie. And didn't keep me from enjoying it.

Worth seeing. ... Read More

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Rating: - Good, But Not Great
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JUNO, as those of you who follow the Oscars know, was 2007's "little picture" that became a major hit, just like LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE did the year before.

Juno is a 16-year-old girl who gets pregnant, after having sex just once, then she looks (in the PennySaver) for a couple to adopt the yet-to-be-born child.

Perhaps my expectations were just too high after all the good things I'd heard about the movie, but frankly, I was a bit disappointed after watching it on DVD.

The movie is okay, pleasant, has some laughs and many good performances, ... Read More