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Movie Reviews of Juno (Single-Disc Edition)
Movie Review: Angst, Drama, Hilarity, Charm....
Summary: 5 Stars
Juno is one of the most talked about movies of the year, hailed by some, scorned by others. I had the chance to watch it a couple of days ago. Sometimes I feel the need to write a review right away, other experiences compel me to stew over what I read or watched. Juno is a stew movie.
For starters, I'm going to warn cautious parents of young teenagers and tweens to view it before letting their kids loose with Juno. This film is a typical coming of age movie in that sexuality is a very strong theme. Several sexual comments, body part comments and situations that feel inappropriate and seem headed toward a creepy place, pepper the film. There is no overt sexual activity, but there are scenes with clothing being removed and obviously naked, strategically placed persons. Though the cussing is less than I expected, some coarse comments are made in some unexpected scenes. I believe the f-bomb appeared once as a non-verbal and once as a verbal. There are other smatterings of language that are pretty low-key. The screenwriters apparently believe the statement..."cussing shows you lack creativity."
That said, I can now tell you what I loved about the film. The characters are quirky, engaging and people I would likely grow to call friends. Juno plays fragile/tough/transparent and naive all in the typical adolescent roller coaster. She's creative, cynical and fresh. I loved Juno's sarcastic, dry dad and her off-the-wall stepmother. The family, dysfunctional in a loving and bizarrely respectful way, works and radiates a borderline healthy relationship. Juno's confidence and convictions are innocent and sweet and make her character multi-dimensional in all the right ways. Her support system is a delight to watch as they help her through things that are, as stated by Juno, way beyond her maturity level.
Juno's opening credits are creative, a blend of reality and animation that gives a hint that the filmmakers will deliver a visually satisfying film. They do. The dialogue is fabulous. Fans of Napoleon Dynamite might want to check out this meatier, edgier slice of cinema. Fans of Dan in Real Life will probably find much to like in the characters interactions. If you like to laugh and tear up within the same movie, check out Juno.
Movie Review: "Juno" is excellent!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Juno" is excellent! This is how the story or plot goes: Juno is a whip-smart teen confronting an unplanned pregnancy by her classmate Bleeker. With the help of her hot best friend Leah, Juno finds her unborn child a "perfect" set of parents: an affluent suburban couple, Mark and Vanessa, longing to adopt. Luckily, Juno has the total support of her parents as she faces some tough decisions, flirts with adulthood and ultimately figures out where she belongs. The cast led by Ellen Page (in an Oscar-worthy performance as Juno MacGuff) is brilliant! The directing by Jason Reitman (who also directed "Thank You For Smoking" (2006) is brilliant and Oscar-worthy! The story and screenplay by Diablo Cody is brilliant and Oscar-worthy! The music by Mateo Messina is excellent! The cinematography by Eric Steelberg is excellent! The film editing by Dana E. Glauberman (who also did the film editing to "Thank You For Smoking") is excellent! The casting by Mindy Marin (who also did the casting to the upcoming "Wanted" (2008), she also did the casting to "AVPR: Aliens Vs. Predator - Requiem" (2007), "Alvin And The Chipmunks" (2007), & "Mr. Brooks" (2007) is brilliant! The production design by Steve Saklad (who also did the production design to "Thank You For Smoking") is excellent! The art direction by Michael Diner (he also did the art direction to "Night At The Museum" (2006) & Catherine Schroer (both of them did the art direction to "The Fog" (2005), she also did the art direction to "White Noise 2: The Light" (2008) is excellent! The set decoration by Shane Vieau (who also did the set decoration to "AVPR: Aliens Vs. Predator - Requiem", "White Noise 2: The Light", & "Slither" (2006) is excellent! The costume design by Monique Prudhomme (who also did the costume design to "The Fog") is excellent! This is an excellent movie that keeps you laughing and wondering at the same time. This nearly made my top 10 best movies of the year, but, there are so many choices in movies this last year, I couldn't make my mind up where to put it. But, still, it is an excellent little indie gem that rarely comes along. Page and the cast are amazing and some of them, like her, give Oscar-worthy performances. This is a fine film.Movie Review: does amazon know the part ellen page played ?
Summary: 5 Stars
hello everyone, excuse me, i have to go talk to the people at Amazon. ill
be right back. okay, im back. i am seriously baffledby the question to ask Amazon or review the movie. i'll review it cos it seems that they even saw the movie or " hard candy ". this is a movie that caught me off guard big time and i guess it did to amazon too. did you know there's no mention of ellen page until approx.3 feet scrolled down. well i did, cos i thought she played an excellent part.it seemed as it was really her life because her acting was fantastic. seen hard candy? makes dexter look
like an angel compared to ellen pages' part. but in juno her and her best
friend bleeker decide to have sex inmstead of watching starz on tv. well
she becomes pregnant, finds adoption couple , the baby is born and then
jennifer garner has her baby at last. psst.. she couldnt do it w/ jason.
ellen page plays a superb part as juno. i know you would like it too. its
funny, a bit sad and bits of true emotion. from the chair at the start to
sitting on bleekers steps the movie rolls on like brush fire. she's a
bit of a smart butt, but it fits her role beautifuly. perfect actress for this movie. there are a few surprises here and there, but it i love the point that it doesnt stagger thru like many movies. it just keeps on going. ellen page will go a long away. she's young, talented and a girl
you would love to bring home to show your parents. it's currently on cinemax and of course on dvd. sorry if i didnt share a normal review w/ yous, but catch the movie and i think you will love it too. if you watch hard candy which she stars in (amazon), its another great role and in both these movies she is so real to her character. i dont know, maybe
amazon wont post this because of some comments. but you cant make her name out on the dvd cover and you have to scroll down 3 FEET before her name is mentionwed for the first time. the movie is 1 hr and 45 mins. long and she is in about 1hr and 45 mins. so i guess amazon didnt think her role was that big. come on guys , give it up. shame on you. 5 stars
and a goodtime. don b. Review: Spectacular Movie - Would give it 10 stars
Summary: 5 Stars What a fantastic movie.
Some points:
* One of the most entertaining, unusual and fantastic Soundtracks I have
heard ....Since Kill Bill. Music tells the story and is great.
* The true strength of the movie is its writing. Just out of this world
dialog between those wonderful actors. The dialog is so quick witted,
sharp, adult, pointed, funny, precise and economical. What a pleasure
to hear some hear the language used well and dialog that is so natural
with the words just flowing.
* Thank the lord we have found a movie that captures teens who are not
boring, boorish, empty headed, who mature, who are intelligent and have
something to say.
* The photography was absolutely first rate and was part of the great
"rhythm" of the movie that is consistent with the dialog, acting and
soundtrack.
* Given all I discussed, what a pleasure to have such wonderful ACTORS
with a capital "A", delivering some much great dialog. Plenty of
substance in each role, given by actors of substance. There are no
words to describe the performance of the Ellen Page. She spoke with
her voice, but also with her wonderfully expressive eyes and facial
gestures. Marvelous performance, as they all were.
I did have a soft spot for the actor who played the Dad. As a Dad to
three boys, two in their 20s, one 12, I really felt for him and was so
"proud" of him as well. So low key.
*It didn't take me long to forget the other time I have seen him,
in HBOs "OZ", where he played one of the most unforgettable,
frightening, charismatic, white supremacist in a prison. When I first
saw him I said to myself immediately, "Its the Nazi !!". That was
forgotten about in about 2 seconds as his performance as Juno's Dad
flowed through. For those who saw "OZ" as a regular basis, it is no
easy task to get through the stereotype of how powerful his character
was in OZ.
Jon
Movie Review: A 16-year old's pregnancy story
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this one in the theater, quite by accident. I took my 15-year old granddaughter to the movies and she said, "Let's see Juno. I heard it was really good." I had no idea what it was about. As the movie started, a 16-year old girl was talking about how she had had sex in a chair with this boy and I though, "Oh my God! What have I done!" Well, the movie was quite good, indeed.
I believe Juno had sex one time with this boy from school who was about the same age, and, as we all know is quite possible, she got pregnant. The movie takes you through the whole pregnancy: how Juno's life changed throughout the pregnancy, decisions she had to make, how she told her parents, should they get married, should she have an abortion, should she keep the baby, should she put it up for adoption? and so many other related issues. The movie delt with a very serious subject matter, but it did it well and in a non-judgemental way. There was quite a bit of humor in the movie, but the humor did not diminish the seriousness of the subject.
I was really surprised at how good this movie was. The theater was loaded with teenagers, some with their boyfriends. I like to hope that they all got a better appreciation of the responsibilities that come with sex from the movie that teens are not necessarily ready for. Judging from the audience's reactions, I think it made them all think. No one left making goofy remarks and laughing. The show seemed to be attempting to show you the whole picture (like the domino principle) of all the people affected and how. It did not seem to be condemning anyone either. It was more like "OK. I made a mistake. I accept the consequences. Now, my options are: x, y. z."
And, yes, both my 15-year old granddaughter and her 59-year old grandmother enjoyed it very much.
If you are trying to decide if you children should watch it:
1) They probably know WAY more already than you think they do;
2) They may have done some exploring already; and
3) This movie might give them a better perspective because it seems to speak their language.