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Movie Review: Juno
For Christmas, one of my students gave me gift certificates for a couple movies, popcorn, and drinks. We held off on half the soda and the popcorn, but we went to see Juno this evening.
Wow.
This story of a high school student who gets pregnant and gives her baby up for adoption was amazing. It was funny, thought-provoking, and real. The acting performances were dead-on. Juno (Ellen Page) is absolutely perfect as a spunky, sarcastic, yet ultimately vulnerable high school student, and she absolutely carries the film (as she must, I suppose). But the supporting cast is perfect from top to bottom too. Some of the characters initially seemed like card-board cutouts, but the players and script brought each to life before the film was through. There's a lot of complexity in all the relationships portrayed, yet each flows with natural ease.
The soundtrack often had the feel of being recorded by high school students in their parents' basement (and I gather that in at least one case that's accurate), but it was ultimately every bit as charming as the movie (we ran out and bought it immediately, if that tells you anything).
The long and short of it is that you should see this movie. If, after seeing the movie, you don't want to own the DVD when it comes out, you can buy it and send it to me.
You have a real talent for writing reviews. Hollywood is missing a golden
opportunity by not resurrecting Siskel and Ebert (the show, not the body)
with you in the lead and finding you a partner with the chemistry of the
originals .
Thanks for the review. Other friends of mine have watched it and were
equally impressed. So, it's on my "must see" list. Nicely reviewed, as
always.
From the opening credits, I fell in love with this movie. I can't remember
the last time I laughed or cried that hard at the movies. It was near
perfect, although if you asked me what was wrong with it, I wouldn't be
able to tell you. Ellen Page is amazing and I believe we're going to see a
lot of her in the future. I couldn't agree with you more about the
supporting cast. Perfect. Jason Bateman's performance was great as
understated as it was. Jennifer Garner was so touching. But the real
stars of this show were her parents, Alison Janney in particular. She
rarely disappoints. I will be owning this one the minute it comes out on
DVD. And if I get an extra, I will certainly send it your way. I can't
recommend this one enough. Go see this movie and ENJOY the ride. There's
more I could say, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone who's still going
to see it.
I liked this movie, as well, and also bought the sound track. My only
complaint about the music is it REALLY sticks in your head. My only
criticism of the movie was the best friend. I didn't believe her at all.
It wasn't the actress' fault; it was the character. I thought the parents
were great.