Juno

I totally an going to rip my friends copy of the cd.

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I agree with those who believe the soundtrack fits the movie. Sure Juno herself liked punk but why does that have to make the movie soundtrack follow a punk theme? From the introduction itself the movie came across to me as a laxidasical impression of a tormenting moment. This also helped define the maturity and calmness of Juno during such a challenging time. I would go as far as to say if the soundtrack was punk; it would detract from the overall quality of the movie (and the thoughts and efforts evidently put in creating it).

Intellectual decision-making for you involves dismissing the hard won right to abortion in as few lines of dialogue as possible? Explain why that was done...certainly not realistic...to appease whom?

I think some people give this movie way too much credit,

LOL...oh it's not sarcastic? you actually found this educational? Boy...are we in trouble!

I think the lack of discussion of abortion in the film isn't done to appease anybody. In the same way that the lack of discussion of keeping the baby is present. The discussion of having the baby but giving it to a loving family was discussed much more than the other two, and that's only fair, since that is what the film, itself, is about.

I still don't understand people who believe the film is somehow lightweight on the discussion of what will happen to all the characters, especially the baby. The fact that the storybook family intended to be the baby's parents isn't all that it's cracked up to be just adds layers to a fine "teen comedy" which attacks subjects which almost no other teen comedy ever has. This film is far more complex in what it leaves you with than most films.

I give it , but the women in my family (wife and 16-year-old daughter) think more highly of it.

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I agree about the 'storybook family'...this is what I liked most about the film, that they aren't perfect the way they try to present themselves in the advert. Still, I don't think there was much discussion of what will happen to the characters, it seemed to imply that they all got what they wanted and would carry on living their lives. I think questions are raised over what will happen, but I don't think these are fully explored. And maybe that wasn't the point of the film to explore these.

But it left me wondering if a 30-something recently divorced single mother who lives in a nice house is necessarily a better mother than a 16-year old with the support of her boyfriend (the baby's dad, who, by the way, never gets a say in anything that happens) and family who isn't that well off. The key factor, I suppose, is that Vanessa wants the baby and Juno doesn't.

The other thing that made me feel sad at the end of the film was Juno being told 'one day you'll be back here on your own terms'...which made me realise she has done to her baby just what her own mother did to her, and one day she, too, will have a 'replacement family'.

I just watched the movie and I can say that the movie did not compare anywhere near the reviews given to it.
Personally I think the movie had some comedy, few sad moments, and a few happy moments
I recommend you do not watch this movie as it seems very drastic

I thought this was a really good film. Not sure i want to Jennifer Garner as a control freak again but Ellen Page was brilliant and i really enjoyed this film.

is this movie really original?

i saw a korean movie entitled "jenny and juno" and it's got the same plot.

from Diablo Cody's blog

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i was just asking. geez.

He just answered.

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Im bringing this thread back because i wasnt around at the time of it being made, just to say, i love this movie, and it actually jumped into my top 5 movies almost instantly.

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I loved this movie. I finally got around to seeing it after all the Oscar hype (which I'm still pretty upset it didn't win, by the way.)

Very original storyline and great acting.. I first saw Ms. Page in Hard Candy (with Patrick Wilson). Great movie as well.

Not sure where to post this but: WACHA

This movie was totally deserving of the Best Original Screenplay award. I have been waiting anxiously for JUNO to come out on DVD so I can own this amazing movie, and now I can!

anyone else run out and buy it yesterday?

LOL Hell No! I wouldn't put myself through that again...my sound system would never forgive me...neither would my ears!

For once, I'm glad Australia is behind the rest of the world when it comes to DVD releases.

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I was left empty watching Juno ... all the hype and what a let down

The script did it for me ... I guess the whole glossing over of the teen pregnancy issues with the only options for a teen to have sex is abstinence or going for it left me frustrated. I mean what about having safe sex?!!! The only time condoms were mentioned was to have a flavour gag ... what a wasted opportunity

I couldn't get into the characters ... the automatic acceptance of the parents with the situation, the adoptive couple's motives and what the F#ck was all that weird subtext between Mr. Adoption and her all about This only managed to confuse the whole direction of the film IMO. It failed to trully explore the confusion, hurt and isolation experienced with teen pregnancy just to deliver a number of cheap (but well written) laughs.

The music was great and the acting OK ... but please if I have to see another film where the teen speak as though they have a masters degree I'll shoot myself!!!

The film had the opportunity to really go somewhere but ended up very superficial

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I didn't get a chance to no. But as soon as I do it's on my must buy list.