What makes this Movie so special is that it took a scenario that's been done to death, and did it without all those annoying stereotypes. No main-girl moping. No angry father trying to kill the boy who made her pregnant. No the boy being a jerk. No bullying of the girl for being pregnant. No mean stepmother. And best of all, no the kids giving up everything else to take care of the baby. The Movie eaven notes that there's nothing wrong with being a single mum.
I haven't seen the movie, so I don't know if it would've worked in this instance or not, but I think it'd probably be better for a teen pregnancy story, especially set from the perspective of the teen mom, to at least touch on bullying. I've known two teenage mothers, and both of them have been bullied for, one to the point of transferring to another school just because she couldn't take it anymore. It's a real problem, and I think it should be acknowledged.
Meh, I think it just removed some stereotypes but replaced them with others. I mean, to me, Juno is the biggest walking 'alternative-hipster-girl' cliche in film; despite Doug's analysis I find her completely unrealistic and unrelatable. And I was a teenager when this came out; from experience I can say that the dialogue really is gimmicky bullshit
Except that, there is a lot wrong in being a single mom - even when you are a grown up. Those stereotypes, while done to dead, were there for a reason: a parent that cares for its daughter gets destroyed by a teen pregnancy. Suddenly all your hopes for her - whatever they focused on, degree and career or family life with a good man - are damaged. If she abandon the baby, through adoption or abortion, in both cases she will have to live with the remainder. If she keeps it, her future aspirations both in careers and in dating will be diminished. It IS a bad thing. That's why the stereotype is to get angry and scream at your stupid teen that should have known better. Juno, when i watched it, seemed trying way too hard to make it look like it was all ok. Like "eh, i am pregnant but i am giving it away, dont care, its cool". If she is truly like that, she is a cold husk of a girl and i dontwant to watch her life. IF she was faking it, then the movie gave the wrong impression. Either way, i didnt like it.
Origami84 why do people only blame the girl? The boy who impregnates her usually gets off Scot free. He'll of pressured her into have sex and not of worn a condom or told her to take a pill ect. He'll of been the one who wanted to have sex.
Seriously! I actually watched this after watching Whiplash, didn’t even know he was in it when I watched it and when she told him she was pregnant, I was like “oh shit, you better duck”. And then he was just extremely chill over it.
I never thought "what the fuck?" at the nurse being rude and condescending to Juno. A lot of young mothers, not even just teens, are subject to unwarranted hostility, disrespect, and even harassment. Even by medical "professionals". That's honestly one of the most authentic scenes in the movie, unfortunately.
I'd argue against the scene of Juno having that awkward dance with the guy (whose name I forgot because it's been so long!) being listed as a WTF pointless scene. It did a pretty good job of furthering the subplot with his character being pretty okay with getting it on with a teenager. It was actually one of the more interesting aspects of the movie when I watched it again not too long ago. I loved how it seemed to bring up that while Juno was pretty sassy and probably liked to think she was more mature than her peers, she still had that naive side, that maybe doesn't quite understand that just because someone is married doesn't mean they won't take advantage of someone like her
he didnt want this baby, his wife did, he wanted his youth and to be about him and the whole baby thing divided them even more, especially since his wife minimized his personal stuff to a room, it was time to move out
@@rebeccasmith3837 Yes and I've always liked the fact that the wife still chose to become a mother despite being alone now, the dude kinda gave me the creeps during that scene tho
@@dlr_rosa254 I agree and think the commenter above is correct. He wanted his youth and the idea of it and you can see that was apart of his creepy attraction to Juno, she was making him feel young again getting to hang out and talk dumb young people stuff with her like gross out horror movies
Not only do I not think Juno's parents weren't angry (they were pretty pissed and disappointed) but most real world problems are met with a less dramatic reaction than what most expect. Also, I think the point was that Juno is a trouble maker and they pretty much knew this was just the kind of shit they were going to have to deal with. Did you miss the part about how they intuitively expected her talk to be that she was addicted to hard drugs?
I was not aware that the film was even controversial at all. Like, it was a well made movie. It's not like it shook the very fabric of our lifestyles like so many other controversial films. But then again, I wasn't even aware that it had been nominated for so many academy awards either.
I think the way the parents react to Juno telling them that she's pregnant is perfect. It makes more sense for them to react this way than overdramatic, crying, self pity, and "Where did we go wrong??" Because all of that is *unnecessary and a waste of time*. The most responsible and mature way of dealing with a teen pregnancy situation is exactly how they dealt with it. Calm and rational and level-headed.
I love Juno but I never saw it as anything more than one person's experience. I didn't think of it as speaking for a generation. I thought the characters were interesting and the way they reacted to the situation was realistic but entertaining. The "quirky" bits didn't bother me because honestly I've done weirder shit than reconstruct a living room on someone's lawn before.
+darthlobster I feel like doing crazy crap like that all the time, and honestly if I had more opportunity to I would, so it's not exactly out of place to me either. lol Never watched the movie tho
+darthlobster Well, I thought it was more than decent, but to call it perfect is way too much of an expectation. I would simply say excellent. I know it sounds like I called it perfect, but actually perfect would mean that it has no flaws whatsoever. It ain't no A+ movie!!
I LOVE this movie it's probably in my top 10. not because it's really anything special but it makes me feel happy and that's all i can really ask for in a movie
NeonFish710 That's almost always how it is when adults try to be "hip with the kids" rather than just write characters. If anything, kids tend to sometimes be awkwardly adult as much as they use slang.
Were you a teen in 2007? Honestly, you'd be shocked because this is oddly accurate to the experience I had (I lived in a VERY small village with things spread really far apart so if say, the kids wanted to go to the park (literally the nearest park required you to cross two fields (ONE HAD A FUCKING BULL IN THE FIELD NEXT DOOR), a public footpath and a beck, no joke) or something, the older siblings would just all band together to take them because the journey was too dangerous, I remember it very well though I was a kid at the time, the teens did use a hell of a lot of cheesy slang that made no sense) , it's not perfect by any means but it's nowhere near as bad as other movies haha. Plus, having been a teen through the current decade I can assure you teens talk incredibly stupidly, I embarrass myself. "That's lit", "swag" and other painful phrases were all dropped into conversations, even by the friggin nerd pile that was me and my friends haha. Hell, we still use them in college now just to take the piss out of our former selves lol.
I always assumed the movie took place in earlier period than the actual year it was released. I remember seeing this movie in highschool and everyone owned cell phones whereas there were no cell phones in the movie. The whole tone seemed more like 90s than 2000s.
As a writer, one of the most important things I've been is that the best stories aren't about "people like this", but rather "this person specifically". It's the latter formula that makes interesting and relatable characters, while the former creates stories that try to deliver a strong story, but tend to fail more easily.
There is a scene in the movie where Juno says 'I don't really know what kind of person I am' and there is something about it that really comforts me. She wasn't the prettiest one in high school or had the best looking boyfriend or money or perfect career plan or all the knowledge and wisdom or bunch of boys crushing on her. She was just an ordinary girl with ordinary life who got up in some messy situation. I loved the interactions between characters. Not only juno bt all think all the characters in the movie were unique and yet normal. I loved the film coz it made me feel like it's ok to be flawed and not have the best of everything. You can still be happy even if u don't have any extraordinary life or talent. She was true to herself that was rather extraordinary about her and she did it without preaching about it (that's what most characters do in teenage movies.)
I think Juno benefited from good timing. This came out around the time of several high profile teen pregnancies and around the time the "teen pregnancy industry" got jumpstarted.
Lol all of those "what the fuck are you doing" moments were necessary. Juno and Paulie talking about the living room set demonstrates their friendship Bren snapping at the nail tech is one of the best moments in the film because she's standing up for her stepdaughter. Mark and Juno dancing is what leads to Mark confessing he's leaving Vanessa (its heavily implied he wants to leave her for Juno) and it's the last clue that mark isn't ready to be a dad or husband.
I do enjoy this film, though not for the reasons that most people like it. I just saw this movie as just an above average eccentric pregnancy comedy and nothing else. It's not a masterpiece by any means but I'd say it's a good watch when there's nothing good showing on HBO.
I thought it was excellent, but not in the same way you would call a movie "perfect". I still can't believe people came up with that stupid expectation. I almost don't want to feel sorry for the "Juno Effect". But, I am nicer than that, forget what I just said. That was mean.
I just saw the movie today for the first time (ik mad late) so with no nostalgic bias or influence from hype back in the day, I can honestly say it was a good movie, great movie even. I love ellen page's character and she really carried the movie. Capturing an angsty and sarcastic teenager while still being likable couldnt have been easy. & I dont think the comic art style detracted anything from the experinece, it goes with the movie's laid back and rustic tone. The setting, music, the way juno dresses, the color palette (especially when it starts off in the fall), the calm (but not overly calm) reaction of her parents dealing with the pregnancy. It all fits together in a way that makes sense.
I agree that this movie has a few scenes that seemingly only exist to add a quirky aesthetic, however the scene where Juno and Batsman’s character slow dance is definitely not one of those scenes. As creepy as it is, this scene actually symbolizes Juno’s major perspective shift in the movie. It is in this moment where Bateman’s characters changes from that cool older guy and into a dysfunctional creep. This change of POV disrupts Juno’s perception of the world and thus encapsulates what the movie is trying to say thematically. Before this moment, Juno believes that functional people do exist out there in the world and that she just isn’t one of them yet. However, after this moments (and the ones which follow it), when the family whom she perceives to be the epitome of normal reveal their dysfunction, Juno realizes that maybe everyone is as dysfunctional as her in one way or another.
so is scott pilgrim the father? also, is it weird that I call him scott pilgrim because I don't know the actual actor's name, and I've never seen him in any other movie?
+Lisa Lucente I wonder how he'd react if you did, lol His characters are always mild-mannered, but that doesn't necessarily indicate what he's like in real life.
Don't know about you, but I think Jennifer Gardner had better adopt Ellen Page's baby, instead of growing one in her garden. Just don't lose the focus on pencils.
I don't know. _Juno_ seems like one of those movies that you really enjoy when it first comes out, but..then you rewatch it a few years later and feel that the whole thing's pointless. (I know a few people who honestly feel that way about the movie) Maybe some movies just don't age very well..?
+Paradox Acres i really liked it when it first came out, in fact i thought it was great, but now it makes me cringe with its indie/qwerky tone and dialogue, and makes me think "man i used to like this???" so i guess you could say that juno is becoming dated
+Paradox Acres I was forced to watch this when I was in high school. I hated it from the get-go. I didn't like Juno herself, and the rest of it was just boring to me. and those "What the fuck are you doing?" moments REALLY put me off, too. I legitimately would've rather been doing homework in class than watching it.
You know what I thought was really cool and unique about this film? The way that Juno chose adoption. I like the way they handled that whole subject. It was her choice, and everyone treated her like it was a wise decision on her part. Oh, and the film WASN'T directed by Alex Kendrick.
The character dialogue is cringe-worthy at times. I think I don't hate the movie because I watched it in 8th grade and it influenced my time in high school, so now it's kind of nostalgic.
The dialogue isnt cringy it is over the top, there’s a difference. Just because it is different and out of the norm doesn’t mean it is cringy. I think it is creative and refreshing.
If a movie comes out in the right culture at the right time, it still makes it a good movie because of its impact when it was first seen. I feel that just because a movie isn't timeless or well received down the line then that doesn't mean it wasn't ever a good movie. Many people feel the same way about Avatar, but that, when release was a good movie and the people who were against it were always against it. Same with Juno.
I'm on the opposite spectrum. I hate this film. It was out while I was still a teen and I socialized (but wasn't friends with) at least 1 or 2 pregnant teens. It was more or less fairly accurate, slow paces, nothing much happening, nothing accomplished in the end, and no pay off. It falls into the same category as Napoleon Dynamite, awkward, slow, boring, and realistic enough that if I wanted that experience I'd shut the movie off and just go live my life. That is one of the worst categories to fall into because people watch movies to live other lives not their own (they can already do that).
Im with you lina. That seems to be how most people feel about it. Its ok and fun to watch every now and then. It tries a bit too hard sometimes, but generally its ok.
+jebes909090 I don't think it is either trying too hard. It just had a style to it that made people think that it was either "trying too hard" simply because anybody is calling any style either overstylish because it is unusual or something. Yeah, it didn't always fit, but is was how it looked visually.
I didn't like the film but I did noticed some thought provoking scenes. The dynamic with the couple who are going to adopt. The couple made all the right choices, education, good jobs, Jennifer Garner is attractive and Jason Bateman seemed like a charming guy. For what ever reason this couple that did everything right could not biologically conceive, and this poor teenage girl does albeit unintentionally. Isn't that a weird coincidence in our culture that those who are best prepared and willing to raise children cannot and those who want to go on and live their own lives are thrust into parenthood. Makes you wonder how we developed as a species, how instinct still drives us to procreate even though we believe our actions are controlled by freewill.
I don't know really. Sounds more like either dumb luck or just the whole "Law of Inverse Fertility" trope. Maybe it reflects reality, or maybe it's just ironic storytelling.
For most of human history the average lifespan of of a person was 40 if they were lucky. That's pretty much why teenagers desire sex so young and can conceive easily, while stable 30 something people have a harder time having a kid. All the things like good incomes jobs and education have only been a thing in the last couple centuries, and it's a modern manmade prerequisite for raising a child in a comfortable stable home. But ironically it takes people at least to their 30s to get to a point to be ready to have a child, where people naturally start to have fertility problems.
Yeah, agree with you there. I had my first child at 17 and yet my parents' friends in their late 30s, early 40s (3 couples that I know of) can't have kids at all! This is not a "trope" as Optimus points out, it is reality for a lot of people who struggle to reproduce at a later age. I was not prepared for parenthood at all, but ya know, I would say my kids are very happy and intelligent, I have a business and we are doing pretty well. Not really sure why people are getting slammed for having kids young. 2 generations ago, this was normal, but hey I suppose it's because the age for mandatory schooling has increased that this is now a weird thing to be doing. We all know most parents just get pissed off because they want their teenage kids to go to uni and get a good job to lift them all out of poverty or so they can brag their kids are successful. Stop telling your kids what to do! They're probably going to be damn fine! I wouldn't exchange my teenage pregnancy for a useless university degree thank you very much. Hell, my 8 year old is looking into making a business of his own and i'm pretty sure he'll be miles more successful than the sprogs of middle aged people. :P
Yeah, I have a friend who was adopted by her (teenage) birth mom's aunt and uncle who were unable to conceive (though they wanted a kid so badly). What a world. 🤨
Okay but the older man getting feeling for junk was part of what led up to him leaving his wife and the "hands down here" scene showed his intentions?? So it wasn't a pointless scene???
So, Ivan Reitman directed a movie about a pregnant man. Then his son directed a movie about a pregnant teen. Then the actress who starred in the role subsequently identified herself as a man. They came full circle.
Never thought of that...Juno is a prequel of Junior... Talking about foreshadowing... Even the titles are the same minus i-r...which stands for Instant Regret...Mind blown!!!
I adore this movie. In a time with generic action movies, such as "punch man 32: now more punching", Adam Sandler and generic comedies such as 21 jump street, I think it's lovely to have a movie that's a bit more original. Yeah it has flaws and unnecessary quircks, but atleast it's trying, and atleast it has some heart. I actually think the writing is really well-written with it's dry humor. One of my favorite scenes is when Juno is sitting in the big Chair outside the house talking about the color of his shorts and says "go her (forgot his mom's name...)" while looking totally unimpressed.
I have a soft spot for this movie, I got pregnant in 2008 when had just turned 18 and this movie was still relevant and people even started calling me Juno. I did keep my baby though. Even though I was graduated I was still pretty young, and nobody really made that big of a deal out of it so I related to this film a lot. I even announced my labor on Facebook with an all caps Thundercats are go LOL
+Bill Zypher +Garrick Groover Sometimes youtube just claims it automatically, whether the companies want them to or not... Though yeah, they do have to upload the stuff that's theirs for the bot to try and match... Anywho, the biggest problems are the copyright strikes rather than the claims... Though, if you handle it poorly when you protest the claim, it can end up becoming a strike... Ah well...
I kinda liked this movie when I watched it the first time. But then it was painful to watch a second time. It just tries too hard to be quirky (as Doug said), Juno's personality becomes aggravating and tiresome really soon, the fact that she falls in love with Paul is rather dumb (straight out of a fairy tale that), the adoptive father (can't remember his name) is extremely creepy, the abortion clinic scene is just awkward as hell for all the wrong reasons and so on. Most of the stuff movie shows that isn't related to the pregnancy is just annoying and fake. However, I do like the serious parts of the movie such as Juno's stepmother's advice, the adoptive's mother desire to become a mother and how she copes with her douche creepy husband leaving, Juno and Paul's fallng out and the relationship between Juno and her stepmother.
I'm far behind everyone, but I just saw Juno yesterday after avoiding it for years (for no particular reason, I just can't usually sit through movies) and I loved it. I'm 20, in college, and married already and the film made me rethink a lot of stuff. Not my marriage or anything, but the speed at which I'm living life. I do perceive myself to be more mature then my peers, and honestly, that's not true at all. Making adult decisions doesn't make you an adult, it's being ready for them. Personally, this movie reminded me that it's okay to not know who I am yet and that it's okay to be 20. Life is not a race, I should relax a bit and think level-headidly. As corny as it was at times, I enjoyed everything about it. It focused on Juno, but not romance. It still had romance in it, but it was a background idea. It strayed away from romanticizing parenthood, which we see way too often and can lead to teen pregnancy. It had parental figures who handled the news appropriately. It had proof that married, seemingly safe individuals can still take advantage of people. It had irrationality, like Juno pushing away Bleeker away and then getting upset at him for giving her space. Juno's ridiculous furniture moving even presents her as trying too hard to be cool, like we've all done before. Every aspect presented her as a struggling 16 year old, which is exactly what she is. I can see where the hype for this movie goes above and beyond, but I think it's a coming of age film that I wish I saw sooner.
Even in 2019 this movie is pretty great. It’s funny if you like that kind of humor, doesn’t overly glamorize or dramatize Juno’s situation&the soundtrack is kickass. It feels topical no matter when you watch it. Unlike other movies there’s nothing in it that makes it dated like slang, clothing or song choices. Juno, Whip It!&Perks of Being a Wallflower are what a coming of age stories should be. Not only do I get something out it as I age, but my mom or people with different life experiences can also get something out of it. We need more movies like this. Not the same recycled YA bs we’ve been getting since the Twilight, Divergent&Hunger Games film adaptions
The dialogue is very awkward. I kind of enjoy the awkward dialogue, but in the same way as Christopher Walken. It's so weird while meant to be taken as serious that it becomes even more awkward, making it enjoyable.
Am I the only one here who genuinely loves this movie? I feel like the awkward dialogie perfectly captures how teens talked in the 2000s, the characters all felt so raw and realistic. The awkward stuff was awkward, but felt so realistic and believable that it just works for me. Life has awkward quirks. I thought the animated segments were charming and fit the tone of the script. I loved all the performances. It's one of my favorite movies, honestly, and I have no shame in saying so. :)
2021 and I've finally seen this movie. I find it relieving, the main character pretty cool, and I cried when she cried. I have definitely gone through what Juno did in regards to men in relationships and being friends. (and basically being both naieve and questionably taken advantage of. ) Movies have become so dramatic and exhausting over the years, so predictable. This movie feels so much more real to me. Lots of people help their daughters through pregnancy without disowning them. And I like the personal struggle she has about whether "perfect" relationships can even exist in the 21st century. Being from her own broken family, she doesn't want her baby to experience that. I'm 29 and I stay up at night thinking about that still. But it's not something I can talk about with my friends. The teenage experience is such a clean slate that those questions can be asked refreshingly honestly.
Teen mom came out after Juno. TLC and MTV killed the movie by giving it the reality TV treatment. Take a concept. Add low class hillbillies and a camera crew. And milk the cow until one of the hillbillies comes out as a rapist or a pedophile. Honey Boo Boo, Tiaras, Trailer Park Boys, Jersey Shore. All killed their respective niches they were emulating 4:47 Critic used to call this a big lipped alligator moment. I miss that meme...
The husband/boyfriend who hit on Juno was such a weiner. But her getting all buddy buddy with him didn't exactly help either. I thought the movie was interesting but I hate the characters.
He was the adult. Juno was underage. The stepmother was right- she shouldn't have spent time hanging out alone with a married man. But HE shouldn't have hung out with HER. What he did was wrong. And I do not understand why he would have gone along with the adoption thing if he didn't want to do it...
I don't know. I saw it a while ago with my mom and I liked it. Nothing special but it was enjoyable. I can see myself seeing it again every once in a while
as someone who watched this movie in 2016 i completely loved it and its one of my biggest influences the thing is that i feel that i understand what the movie is and completely accept it with its quirk because its just so good to see things like this every one and then, a movie made to be watched after youve watched others that dissapointed you, you can put this on and enjoy its silly nature all the way through
I've never seen the movie, but, I looked up the soundtrack (including the songs that were featured in the film, but, not included on the soundtrack) & in my opinion, it's well worth it. Great stuff.
I put Juno in the same category as Garden State. Very much a specific view of the world from its central character. It's not meant for everyone - most things called art are that way. Garden State was more my jam, but I see a lot of it in Juno.
I watched this movie for the first time in my health class. I remember how much my class screamed during the dance scene. The obvious child grooming freaked us all out.
Just watched it. Still really like it. She may not represent all pregnant teens but she is still a great and extremely likeable character. It's a collection of a lot of extremely likeable people.
Did Doug seriously say “wtf are you doing” to the movie’s conclusion of one of the main character dynamics in the entire film that has been built up to since the beginning?
This is really a Canadian movie. Canadian lead actors, Canadian director and shot in my hometown, Greater Vancouver, BC, Canada. Great location. The school they go to is just down the street from me, Centennial. The house Michael Cena lives in is near Dunbar Street in the actual city of Vancouver. The fact that it's so well done is a bonus.
I have always loved this movie. I think when it came out it had just the right about of quirk and the right amount of substance. Also I have the soundtrack and it's really fun. I think the music padding the movie around that witty dialog make it something special. Yes of course if you watch it now, it's a tad dated, but I don't think that's always a bad thing. Isn't that one reason we love nostalgia? It reminds us of another version of ourselves - whoever we were when this content was new, and personally I think when we remember who we were it can help us remember who we want to be. 💜😋
A lot of people thought this when it came out. To their credit, it's definitely more realistic than most movies about this sort of thing, but it isn't exactly a documentary either.
Honestly when this movie came out I liked it. Possibly borderline loved it because the apathy of such a big situation was hilarious to me. I thought it was a neat little movie that a lot of people seemed to like. I wasn’t aware of the cultural impact or the conversations surrounding it. I would say if I even remotely thought that this movie was trying to be taken seriously and be the voice for a generation (one that was very close to mine) I would’ve had a lower opinion of it. The intent of movies speaks volumes to how they’re received. I don’t think it was the intention for this movie to be as popular and “groundbreaking” as people took it to be. So in that respect it’s good- at least to me. It doesn’t make any top 10 lists or spark any strong thoughts or feelings for me. It’s just a neat movie.
I do agree with Doug that the use of popular language in a film tends to date it more than just about anything. You can make films timeless even using the technology of the time with relative ease all you have to do is avoid the pitfalls of current pop culture and you're well on your way....
The only thing I didn't like about Juno was that it kept getting confused with a movie released by the white supremacist group (the KKK) titled "Jew? No!" There were a few instances where someone asked a store to purchase the Juno DVD and was given the anti-semitic hate filled Jew? No! dvd by mistake.
I think it was just an endearing movie that committed to being its own story. 9/10 just because I really like Ellen page and Michael cera’s performances. I still love it and it’s real messages mixed with entirely campy movie vibes
My cousin actually had a poster for this movie in her room. I didn’t even realize how popular it was at the time. I bought a DVD copy of the movie a few years later, and I agree. It is pretty damn good.
I enjoyed the animation at the beginning of the movie, I found it just added more atmosphere to that "underground" tone, despite it not really being an underground movie.
+Intialdragon r (enderfang23) It's extremely stupid nowadays. Also, it kinda angers me how good people think it is/was. Both the movies and the actors, BTW Is Ellen Page OK? For sure. Is she Oscar-worthy? No. Why does Michael Cera always acts the same!?
God I saw this cheesy movie the other day from the mid 2000s and I was actually surprised that you haven't done a review of it. It was called; "CATS & DOGS!"
Oh and the adoptive parents were the best cast part of the film. Jennifer Garner's best performance period. At first I thought she stopped acting because she was awful based on past performances, then I realized with a net worth of 60 million because TV syndication deals she just doesn't need to unless she gets a role she wants. Good for her!
2:45 really? people actually believed this movie was "saying something" about pregnancy? that's just plain stupid. with a subject as broad as pregnancy, you can't expect people to represent it properly. there are different sides to this type of scenario. this is where what to expect when you're expecting excels. it recognizes that there is no right way to live your life. different people will react different ways, so the notion that audiences would take this so seriously is just dumb.
Pregnant people are vulnerable. The young ones know what they did was stupid and irresponsible and this film glamorized it. It gave them hope where none is ever found.
Apparently Ellie used to look a lot like Ellen Page before people started pointing it out and Naughty Dog made some slight changes so that wasn't the case
As someone who is adopted this was a hard film for me to watch. My birth mother is a sow from hell and she still loved me enough to be sad when she gave me up.
I hope you’re happier, some people never meet their birth mothers and it’s unfortunate. My cousins were adopted, they are teenagers but they don’t know that their mother was killed years ago.
I hated Juno from the beginning. The writing is trying so hard to be "awesomely quirky" but fails pretty miserably. I was 19 at the time and had an indie sensibility (so presumably in the prime target demographic), and I can vouch that the tone came across as completely unrealistic and insincere. I mean, really - "honest to blog"? Can anyone hear that and not cringe? Also, literally every character talks the same way. Such a blatant lack of nuances in voice is a pretty clear indicator of a bad writer.
What makes this Movie so special is that it took a scenario that's been done to death, and did it without all those annoying stereotypes.
No main-girl moping. No angry father trying to kill the boy who made her pregnant. No the boy being a jerk. No bullying of the girl for being pregnant. No mean stepmother. And best of all, no the kids giving up everything else to take care of the baby.
The Movie eaven notes that there's nothing wrong with being a single mum.
I haven't seen the movie, so I don't know if it would've worked in this instance or not, but I think it'd probably be better for a teen pregnancy story, especially set from the perspective of the teen mom, to at least touch on bullying. I've known two teenage mothers, and both of them have been bullied for, one to the point of transferring to another school just because she couldn't take it anymore. It's a real problem, and I think it should be acknowledged.
oh, I thought kids growing up with moms become sissies or gay? lel indeed.
Meh, I think it just removed some stereotypes but replaced them with others. I mean, to me, Juno is the biggest walking 'alternative-hipster-girl' cliche in film; despite Doug's analysis I find her completely unrealistic and unrelatable.
And I was a teenager when this came out; from experience I can say that the dialogue really is gimmicky bullshit
Except that, there is a lot wrong in being a single mom - even when you are a grown up. Those stereotypes, while done to dead, were there for a reason: a parent that cares for its daughter gets destroyed by a teen pregnancy. Suddenly all your hopes for her - whatever they focused on, degree and career or family life with a good man - are damaged. If she abandon the baby, through adoption or abortion, in both cases she will have to live with the remainder. If she keeps it, her future aspirations both in careers and in dating will be diminished. It IS a bad thing. That's why the stereotype is to get angry and scream at your stupid teen that should have known better. Juno, when i watched it, seemed trying way too hard to make it look like it was all ok. Like "eh, i am pregnant but i am giving it away, dont care, its cool". If she is truly like that, she is a cold husk of a girl and i dontwant to watch her life. IF she was faking it, then the movie gave the wrong impression. Either way, i didnt like it.
Origami84 why do people only blame the girl? The boy who impregnates her usually gets off Scot free. He'll of pressured her into have sex and not of worn a condom or told her to take a pill ect. He'll of been the one who wanted to have sex.
I think this movie is the calmest I’ve seen J.K.Simons act.
Seriously! I actually watched this after watching Whiplash, didn’t even know he was in it when I watched it and when she told him she was pregnant, I was like “oh shit, you better duck”. And then he was just extremely chill over it.
I think Johnson was on Calminex at one point. Man, we got a lot of work done that week...
I WANT PICTURES OF NOT MY FUCKING TEMPO
NOT MY FUCKING TEMPO
Gotham’s Reckoning the one time he shouldn’t be calm
I never thought "what the fuck?" at the nurse being rude and condescending to Juno. A lot of young mothers, not even just teens, are subject to unwarranted hostility, disrespect, and even harassment. Even by medical "professionals". That's honestly one of the most authentic scenes in the movie, unfortunately.
I'd argue against the scene of Juno having that awkward dance with the guy (whose name I forgot because it's been so long!) being listed as a WTF pointless scene. It did a pretty good job of furthering the subplot with his character being pretty okay with getting it on with a teenager. It was actually one of the more interesting aspects of the movie when I watched it again not too long ago. I loved how it seemed to bring up that while Juno was pretty sassy and probably liked to think she was more mature than her peers, she still had that naive side, that maybe doesn't quite understand that just because someone is married doesn't mean they won't take advantage of someone like her
SayaCeline true
he didnt want this baby, his wife did, he wanted his youth and to be about him and the whole baby thing divided them even more, especially since his wife minimized his personal stuff to a room, it was time to move out
@@rebeccasmith3837 Yes and I've always liked the fact that the wife still chose to become a mother despite being alone now, the dude kinda gave me the creeps during that scene tho
@@dlr_rosa254 I agree and think the commenter above is correct. He wanted his youth and the idea of it and you can see that was apart of his creepy attraction to Juno, she was making him feel young again getting to hang out and talk dumb young people stuff with her like gross out horror movies
I totally didn’t realize that when I was a teen, and watching this.
Not only do I not think Juno's parents weren't angry (they were pretty pissed and disappointed) but most real world problems are met with a less dramatic reaction than what most expect. Also, I think the point was that Juno is a trouble maker and they pretty much knew this was just the kind of shit they were going to have to deal with. Did you miss the part about how they intuitively expected her talk to be that she was addicted to hard drugs?
Azalea Rosid well said.
I was not aware that the film was even controversial at all. Like, it was a well made movie. It's not like it shook the very fabric of our lifestyles like so many other controversial films. But then again, I wasn't even aware that it had been nominated for so many academy awards either.
I think more controversial as in is it good or bad.
My parents are very strict and conservative so I wasn't allowed to watch it
+Addie Crane eh, you didn't miss much. unless you enjoy quirky teens. It's an okay movie.
I actually knew a few people who claimed this was glorifying teen pregnancy.
Yvette : the pro-abortion ppl hate this film.
Did someone get him a hamburger phone?
🍔 *ring ring*
The Banana Melon 🎼🎼🎼ding dong ding dong ding dong ding hamburger phone🎼🎼🎼
Did people actually talk on food-shaped telephones?
I think the way the parents react to Juno telling them that she's pregnant is perfect. It makes more sense for them to react this way than overdramatic, crying, self pity, and "Where did we go wrong??" Because all of that is *unnecessary and a waste of time*. The most responsible and mature way of dealing with a teen pregnancy situation is exactly how they dealt with it. Calm and rational and level-headed.
They are pissed, just not in front of Juno
we ALL want the hamburger phone, don't deny it... even though we all have cell phones we all want it
Alexandra Wagner I want the hamburger phone too
I won't be able to sleep at night without that hamburger phone
lmao it’s 2020 and I still want a hamburger phone
i actually used to have one of those when i was younger and i’m so mad now cause i have no idea where it is
Definitely!
I love Juno but I never saw it as anything more than one person's experience. I didn't think of it as speaking for a generation. I thought the characters were interesting and the way they reacted to the situation was realistic but entertaining. The "quirky" bits didn't bother me because honestly I've done weirder shit than reconstruct a living room on someone's lawn before.
+darthlobster I feel like doing crazy crap like that all the time, and honestly if I had more opportunity to I would, so it's not exactly out of place to me either. lol Never watched the movie tho
PKMN 5D's It's pretty good. Not a masterpiece or anything, but a decent movie that's enjoyable.
darthlobster I see. I might look into it at some point
+darthlobster Well, I thought it was more than decent, but to call it perfect is way too much of an expectation. I would simply say excellent. I know it sounds like I called it perfect, but actually perfect would mean that it has no flaws whatsoever. It ain't no A+ movie!!
I didn't call it perfect. Where are you getting that?
I LOVE this movie it's probably in my top 10. not because it's really anything special but it makes me feel happy and that's all i can really ask for in a movie
You're pathetic
@@truesoulghost2777 and you're toxic
Yess!!!
Sometimes i watch it and Just... It makes me coo and finish it with a smile on my face :)
The "teenage language" they use in the movie is stupid and nobody talks like that.
But I adore it to bits.
NeonFish710 That's almost always how it is when adults try to be "hip with the kids" rather than just write characters. If anything, kids tend to sometimes be awkwardly adult as much as they use slang.
Were you a teen in 2007? Honestly, you'd be shocked because this is oddly accurate to the experience I had (I lived in a VERY small village with things spread really far apart so if say, the kids wanted to go to the park (literally the nearest park required you to cross two fields (ONE HAD A FUCKING BULL IN THE FIELD NEXT DOOR), a public footpath and a beck, no joke) or something, the older siblings would just all band together to take them because the journey was too dangerous, I remember it very well though I was a kid at the time, the teens did use a hell of a lot of cheesy slang that made no sense) , it's not perfect by any means but it's nowhere near as bad as other movies haha.
Plus, having been a teen through the current decade I can assure you teens talk incredibly stupidly, I embarrass myself. "That's lit", "swag" and other painful phrases were all dropped into conversations, even by the friggin nerd pile that was me and my friends haha. Hell, we still use them in college now just to take the piss out of our former selves lol.
Wait, are you saying lit is no longer legit?
I always assumed the movie took place in earlier period than the actual year it was released. I remember seeing this movie in highschool and everyone owned cell phones whereas there were no cell phones in the movie. The whole tone seemed more like 90s than 2000s.
my favorite is when peeps use Gucci to mean good
As a writer, one of the most important things I've been is that the best stories aren't about "people like this", but rather "this person specifically". It's the latter formula that makes interesting and relatable characters, while the former creates stories that try to deliver a strong story, but tend to fail more easily.
There is a scene in the movie where Juno says 'I don't really know what kind of person I am' and there is something about it that really comforts me. She wasn't the prettiest one in high school or had the best looking boyfriend or money or perfect career plan or all the knowledge and wisdom or bunch of boys crushing on her. She was just an ordinary girl with ordinary life who got up in some messy situation. I loved the interactions between characters. Not only juno bt all think all the characters in the movie were unique and yet normal.
I loved the film coz it made me feel like it's ok to be flawed and not have the best of everything. You can still be happy even if u don't have any extraordinary life or talent. She was true to herself that was rather extraordinary about her and she did it without preaching about it (that's what most characters do in teenage movies.)
I think Juno benefited from good timing. This came out around the time of several high profile teen pregnancies and around the time the "teen pregnancy industry" got jumpstarted.
Lol all of those "what the fuck are you doing" moments were necessary.
Juno and Paulie talking about the living room set demonstrates their friendship
Bren snapping at the nail tech is one of the best moments in the film because she's standing up for her stepdaughter.
Mark and Juno dancing is what leads to Mark confessing he's leaving Vanessa (its heavily implied he wants to leave her for Juno) and it's the last clue that mark isn't ready to be a dad or husband.
I do enjoy this film, though not for the reasons that most people like it. I just saw this movie as just an above average eccentric pregnancy comedy and nothing else. It's not a masterpiece by any means but I'd say it's a good watch when there's nothing good showing on HBO.
I thought it was excellent, but not in the same way you would call a movie "perfect". I still can't believe people came up with that stupid expectation. I almost don't want to feel sorry for the "Juno Effect". But, I am nicer than that, forget what I just said. That was mean.
I just saw the movie today for the first time (ik mad late) so with no nostalgic bias or influence from hype back in the day, I can honestly say it was a good movie, great movie even. I love ellen page's character and she really carried the movie. Capturing an angsty and sarcastic teenager while still being likable couldnt have been easy. & I dont think the comic art style detracted anything from the experinece, it goes with the movie's laid back and rustic tone. The setting, music, the way juno dresses, the color palette (especially when it starts off in the fall), the calm (but not overly calm) reaction of her parents dealing with the pregnancy. It all fits together in a way that makes sense.
Quick question: How come all of Doug's videos are coming out on Channel Awesome, and not on League of Super Critics? Was it a copyright thing?
+Jade Gala i really want to know too
+Jade Gala A few copyright strikes lead them to archiving old videos on this channel.
+Jade Gala A few copyright strikes lead them to archiving old videos on this channel.
***** Just going to assume that's sarcasm...
+Jade Gala no shit sherlock
Teen pregnancy is really common in highschool unfortunately.
jgames111 I remember sophomore and junior year a lot of my girl friends disappeared because they were pregnant. It was sad
@@Thatonegirl989 It was my sophomore year too, no matter where you go you'd see a pregnant teen on campus
I agree that this movie has a few scenes that seemingly only exist to add a quirky aesthetic, however the scene where Juno and Batsman’s character slow dance is definitely not one of those scenes. As creepy as it is, this scene actually symbolizes Juno’s major perspective shift in the movie. It is in this moment where Bateman’s characters changes from that cool older guy and into a dysfunctional creep. This change of POV disrupts Juno’s perception of the world and thus encapsulates what the movie is trying to say thematically. Before this moment, Juno believes that functional people do exist out there in the world and that she just isn’t one of them yet. However, after this moments (and the ones which follow it), when the family whom she perceives to be the epitome of normal reveal their dysfunction, Juno realizes that maybe everyone is as dysfunctional as her in one way or another.
Beautiful. Well said
so is scott pilgrim the father? also, is it weird that I call him scott pilgrim because I don't know the actual actor's name, and I've never seen him in any other movie?
His name is Michael Cera and he's been in lots of other movies.
John Bilgera thanks... I'm still gonna call him scott pilgrim, though.
Why? It isn't his name. It's not even the biggest role he's played.
Brandyalla I don't know. I like that movie. it's not like I'm going up to him and calling him that in person.
+Lisa Lucente I wonder how he'd react if you did, lol His characters are always mild-mannered, but that doesn't necessarily indicate what he's like in real life.
Don't know about you, but I think Jennifer Gardner had better adopt Ellen Page's baby, instead of growing one in her garden.
Just don't lose the focus on pencils.
I don't know. _Juno_ seems like one of those movies that you really enjoy when it first comes out, but..then you rewatch it a few years later and feel that the whole thing's pointless. (I know a few people who honestly feel that way about the movie)
Maybe some movies just don't age very well..?
+Paradox Acres i really liked it when it first came out, in fact i thought it was great, but now it makes me cringe with its indie/qwerky tone and dialogue, and makes me think "man i used to like this???" so i guess you could say that juno is becoming dated
+Paradox Acres I didn't even like it when it first came out...I have no idea at all what people saw in it from the beginning...
Something Cire Movies Hipster! ;)
Paradox Acres Hey man, if there was ever a hipster of hating it's me lol.
+Paradox Acres I was forced to watch this when I was in high school. I hated it from the get-go. I didn't like Juno herself, and the rest of it was just boring to me. and those "What the fuck are you doing?" moments REALLY put me off, too.
I legitimately would've rather been doing homework in class than watching it.
Oh man, I haven't heard the term "shut your gob" in years.
You know what I thought was really cool and unique about this film? The way that Juno chose adoption. I like the way they handled that whole subject. It was her choice, and everyone treated her like it was a wise decision on her part. Oh, and the film WASN'T directed by Alex Kendrick.
But the real question is did he get that cheeseburger phone?
The character dialogue is cringe-worthy at times. I think I don't hate the movie because I watched it in 8th grade and it influenced my time in high school, so now it's kind of nostalgic.
Keelah Se'Lai To me the dialogue was authentic and real. It was a very personal script that also won an Oscar.
I was also an 8th grade when I saw it is right before I got into High School
The dialogue isnt cringy it is over the top, there’s a difference. Just because it is different and out of the norm doesn’t mean it is cringy. I think it is creative and refreshing.
@@menemen0517 It felt written, it wasn't believable and the references kind of lame.
This movie makes me nostalgic for the old Page
Me too. I always thought she was cute back in the day.
At least he is happy now 😊
If a movie comes out in the right culture at the right time, it still makes it a good movie because of its impact when it was first seen. I feel that just because a movie isn't timeless or well received down the line then that doesn't mean it wasn't ever a good movie. Many people feel the same way about Avatar, but that, when release was a good movie and the people who were against it were always against it. Same with Juno.
I like this movie; I don't think it's anything astounding but I enjoy watching it every now and then :)
I'm on the opposite spectrum. I hate this film. It was out while I was still a teen and I socialized (but wasn't friends with) at least 1 or 2 pregnant teens. It was more or less fairly accurate, slow paces, nothing much happening, nothing accomplished in the end, and no pay off.
It falls into the same category as Napoleon Dynamite, awkward, slow, boring, and realistic enough that if I wanted that experience I'd shut the movie off and just go live my life. That is one of the worst categories to fall into because people watch movies to live other lives not their own (they can already do that).
Im with you lina. That seems to be how most people feel about it. Its ok and fun to watch every now and then. It tries a bit too hard sometimes, but generally its ok.
+jebes909090 I don't think it is either trying too hard. It just had a style to it that made people think that it was either "trying too hard" simply because anybody is calling any style either overstylish because it is unusual or something. Yeah, it didn't always fit, but is was how it looked visually.
I didn't like the film but I did noticed some thought provoking scenes.
The dynamic with the couple who are going to adopt. The couple made all the right choices, education, good jobs, Jennifer Garner is attractive and Jason Bateman seemed like a charming guy. For what ever reason this couple that did everything right could not biologically conceive, and this poor teenage girl does albeit unintentionally. Isn't that a weird coincidence in our culture that those who are best prepared and willing to raise children cannot and those who want to go on and live their own lives are thrust into parenthood. Makes you wonder how we developed as a species, how instinct still drives us to procreate even though we believe our actions are controlled by freewill.
I don't know really. Sounds more like either dumb luck or just the whole "Law of Inverse Fertility" trope. Maybe it reflects reality, or maybe it's just ironic storytelling.
For most of human history the average lifespan of of a person was 40 if they were lucky. That's pretty much why teenagers desire sex so young and can conceive easily, while stable 30 something people have a harder time having a kid. All the things like good incomes jobs and education have only been a thing in the last couple centuries, and it's a modern manmade prerequisite for raising a child in a comfortable stable home. But ironically it takes people at least to their 30s to get to a point to be ready to have a child, where people naturally start to have fertility problems.
Yeah, agree with you there. I had my first child at 17 and yet my parents' friends in their late 30s, early 40s (3 couples that I know of) can't have kids at all! This is not a "trope" as Optimus points out, it is reality for a lot of people who struggle to reproduce at a later age. I was not prepared for parenthood at all, but ya know, I would say my kids are very happy and intelligent, I have a business and we are doing pretty well. Not really sure why people are getting slammed for having kids young. 2 generations ago, this was normal, but hey I suppose it's because the age for mandatory schooling has increased that this is now a weird thing to be doing. We all know most parents just get pissed off because they want their teenage kids to go to uni and get a good job to lift them all out of poverty or so they can brag their kids are successful. Stop telling your kids what to do! They're probably going to be damn fine! I wouldn't exchange my teenage pregnancy for a useless university degree thank you very much. Hell, my 8 year old is looking into making a business of his own and i'm pretty sure he'll be miles more successful than the sprogs of middle aged people. :P
Yeah, I have a friend who was adopted by her (teenage) birth mom's aunt and uncle who were unable to conceive (though they wanted a kid so badly). What a world. 🤨
@@Papershire You sound exactly like the type of person who'd get pregnant as a teen :|
Okay but the older man getting feeling for junk was part of what led up to him leaving his wife and the "hands down here" scene showed his intentions?? So it wasn't a pointless scene???
So, Ivan Reitman directed a movie about a pregnant man. Then his son directed a movie about a pregnant teen. Then the actress who starred in the role subsequently identified herself as a man. They came full circle.
Never thought of that...Juno is a prequel of Junior... Talking about foreshadowing... Even the titles are the same minus i-r...which stands for Instant Regret...Mind blown!!!
Juno’s still one of my all time favourites, I really adore Ellen Page’s performance.
"Your shirt is stupid" scene was my favorite. She blew him up.
I adore this movie. In a time with generic action movies, such as "punch man 32: now more punching", Adam Sandler and generic comedies such as 21 jump street, I think it's lovely to have a movie that's a bit more original. Yeah it has flaws and unnecessary quircks, but atleast it's trying, and atleast it has some heart. I actually think the writing is really well-written with it's dry humor. One of my favorite scenes is when Juno is sitting in the big Chair outside the house talking about the color of his shorts and says "go her (forgot his mom's name...)" while looking totally unimpressed.
21 Jump Street came out 5 years after this movie. And it's "Go Carol"
Tate Hildyard
Oh, yeah, I know there's a bit difference in time periods. But I first saw these movies a couple of years ago. And thanks! "Go Carol!"
>21 Jump Street
>Generic
Pick one
Giraffen Benji "All babies want to get borned."
I cnat believe people with such a pleb taste have started using "le memearrowing"
still waiting for that phone?
Ikr still waiting...
How about a burger cellular?:
powerrangers.wikia.com/wiki/Transformation_Device_Ninja_StarBurger
I'm still waiting for the new death battle
I have a soft spot for this movie, I got pregnant in 2008 when had just turned 18 and this movie was still relevant and people even started calling me Juno. I did keep my baby though. Even though I was graduated I was still pretty young, and nobody really made that big of a deal out of it so I related to this film a lot. I even announced my labor on Facebook with an all caps Thundercats are go LOL
that's great 😂
Blessings to you and your...13 year old kid.
@@mikejunior211 thanks! She's pretty awesome.
I want a hamburger phone too.
Hotdog phone
Rip original doug channel
+CJ Millard what?
I like the new channel more anyway
+Garrick Groover "What is Fair Use anyways?"-Companies in general
+Bill Zypher +Garrick Groover
Sometimes youtube just claims it automatically, whether the companies want them to or not... Though yeah, they do have to upload the stuff that's theirs for the bot to try and match... Anywho, the biggest problems are the copyright strikes rather than the claims... Though, if you handle it poorly when you protest the claim, it can end up becoming a strike... Ah well...
Aidin Hendriks heh
You can buy hamburger phones on eBay for ~$10 if anyone really does want one. Do people still use landlines? I guess they're good for feeling quirky.
I kinda liked this movie when I watched it the first time. But then it was painful to watch a second time. It just tries too hard to be quirky (as Doug said), Juno's personality becomes aggravating and tiresome really soon, the fact that she falls in love with Paul is rather dumb (straight out of a fairy tale that), the adoptive father (can't remember his name) is extremely creepy, the abortion clinic scene is just awkward as hell for all the wrong reasons and so on. Most of the stuff movie shows that isn't related to the pregnancy is just annoying and fake. However, I do like the serious parts of the movie such as Juno's stepmother's advice, the adoptive's mother desire to become a mother and how she copes with her douche creepy husband leaving, Juno and Paul's fallng out and the relationship between Juno and her stepmother.
I'm far behind everyone, but I just saw Juno yesterday after avoiding it for years (for no particular reason, I just can't usually sit through movies) and I loved it. I'm 20, in college, and married already and the film made me rethink a lot of stuff. Not my marriage or anything, but the speed at which I'm living life. I do perceive myself to be more mature then my peers, and honestly, that's not true at all. Making adult decisions doesn't make you an adult, it's being ready for them. Personally, this movie reminded me that it's okay to not know who I am yet and that it's okay to be 20. Life is not a race, I should relax a bit and think level-headidly. As corny as it was at times, I enjoyed everything about it. It focused on Juno, but not romance. It still had romance in it, but it was a background idea. It strayed away from romanticizing parenthood, which we see way too often and can lead to teen pregnancy. It had parental figures who handled the news appropriately. It had proof that married, seemingly safe individuals can still take advantage of people. It had irrationality, like Juno pushing away Bleeker away and then getting upset at him for giving her space. Juno's ridiculous furniture moving even presents her as trying too hard to be cool, like we've all done before. Every aspect presented her as a struggling 16 year old, which is exactly what she is. I can see where the hype for this movie goes above and beyond, but I think it's a coming of age film that I wish I saw sooner.
How exactly romanticizing parenthood can lead to teen pregnancy?
well the movie is called Juno, not "all pregnancies" so I always thought about it like the story of Juno and I really liked the family reaction
I think the parents were just perfect. Supportive as they should be. She made a mistake and owned it honestly. Great movie
Even in 2019 this movie is pretty great. It’s funny if you like that kind of humor, doesn’t overly glamorize or dramatize Juno’s situation&the soundtrack is kickass. It feels topical no matter when you watch it. Unlike other movies there’s nothing in it that makes it dated like slang, clothing or song choices. Juno, Whip It!&Perks of Being a Wallflower are what a coming of age stories should be. Not only do I get something out it as I age, but my mom or people with different life experiences can also get something out of it. We need more movies like this. Not the same recycled YA bs we’ve been getting since the Twilight, Divergent&Hunger Games film adaptions
The dialogue is very awkward. I kind of enjoy the awkward dialogue, but in the same way as Christopher Walken. It's so weird while meant to be taken as serious that it becomes even more awkward, making it enjoyable.
Am I the only one here who genuinely loves this movie? I feel like the awkward dialogie perfectly captures how teens talked in the 2000s, the characters all felt so raw and realistic. The awkward stuff was awkward, but felt so realistic and believable that it just works for me. Life has awkward quirks. I thought the animated segments were charming and fit the tone of the script. I loved all the performances. It's one of my favorite movies, honestly, and I have no shame in saying so. :)
2021 and I've finally seen this movie. I find it relieving, the main character pretty cool, and I cried when she cried. I have definitely gone through what Juno did in regards to men in relationships and being friends. (and basically being both naieve and questionably taken advantage of. ) Movies have become so dramatic and exhausting over the years, so predictable. This movie feels so much more real to me. Lots of people help their daughters through pregnancy without disowning them. And I like the personal struggle she has about whether "perfect" relationships can even exist in the 21st century. Being from her own broken family, she doesn't want her baby to experience that. I'm 29 and I stay up at night thinking about that still. But it's not something I can talk about with my friends. The teenage experience is such a clean slate that those questions can be asked refreshingly honestly.
Teen mom came out after Juno.
TLC and MTV killed the movie by giving it the reality TV treatment.
Take a concept. Add low class hillbillies and a camera crew. And milk the cow until one of the hillbillies comes out as a rapist or a pedophile.
Honey Boo Boo, Tiaras, Trailer Park Boys, Jersey Shore. All killed their respective niches they were emulating
4:47 Critic used to call this a big lipped alligator moment. I miss that meme...
+mounne13 : Trailer Park Boys isn't a reality show, it's a mockumentary. That and it hit its stride WAY before any of those shows came along.
Trailer park boys debuted in 2001. Juno was in 2007
That man sure is pregnant
The husband/boyfriend who hit on Juno was such a weiner. But her getting all buddy buddy with him didn't exactly help either. I thought the movie was interesting but I hate the characters.
Rin I love Michael Cera Dx
He was the adult. Juno was underage. The stepmother was right- she shouldn't have spent time hanging out alone with a married man. But HE shouldn't have hung out with HER. What he did was wrong. And I do not understand why he would have gone along with the adoption thing if he didn't want to do it...
I don't know. I saw it a while ago with my mom and I liked it. Nothing special but it was enjoyable. I can see myself seeing it again every once in a while
as someone who watched this movie in 2016 i completely loved it and its one of my biggest influences
the thing is that i feel that i understand what the movie is and completely accept it with its quirk because its just so good to see things like this every one and then, a movie made to be watched after youve watched others that dissapointed you, you can put this on and enjoy its silly nature all the way through
I want that hamburger phone, too.
I have to study this movie for my Leaving Certificate English
I've never seen the movie, but, I looked up the soundtrack (including the songs that were featured in the film, but, not included on the soundtrack) & in my opinion, it's well worth it.
Great stuff.
I like to think that even now, five years later, that Doug is still sitting there waiting for his burger phone.
I put Juno in the same category as Garden State. Very much a specific view of the world from its central character. It's not meant for everyone - most things called art are that way. Garden State was more my jam, but I see a lot of it in Juno.
Gotta love that thumbnail. Actually, all of the critic's thumbnails are amazing.
I watched this movie for the first time in my health class. I remember how much my class screamed during the dance scene. The obvious child grooming freaked us all out.
Me and the rest of the class have watched Juno, and it was pretty good!
Good story, memorable characters and something very unique!
Just watched it. Still really like it. She may not represent all pregnant teens but she is still a great and extremely likeable character.
It's a collection of a lot of extremely likeable people.
Did Doug seriously say “wtf are you doing” to the movie’s conclusion of one of the main character dynamics in the entire film that has been built up to since the beginning?
This is really a Canadian movie. Canadian lead actors, Canadian director and shot in my hometown, Greater Vancouver, BC, Canada. Great location. The school they go to is just down the street from me, Centennial. The house Michael Cena lives in is near Dunbar Street in the actual city of Vancouver. The fact that it's so well done is a bonus.
I have always loved this movie. I think when it came out it had just the right about of quirk and the right amount of substance.
Also I have the soundtrack and it's really fun. I think the music padding the movie around that witty dialog make it something special.
Yes of course if you watch it now, it's a tad dated, but I don't think that's always a bad thing. Isn't that one reason we love nostalgia? It reminds us of another version of ourselves - whoever we were when this content was new, and personally I think when we remember who we were it can help us remember who we want to be. 💜😋
I have a hamburger phone!!! I got it a the thrift store for like 2 dollars. The kids I baby-sit think it's hilarious.
It's a movie.... Who the hell is thinking "this totally represents real life"
Sooooo many people.
A lot of people thought this when it came out. To their credit, it's definitely more realistic than most movies about this sort of thing, but it isn't exactly a documentary either.
You better change the description of this movie before Elliott Paige has a hissy fit over the name..
Forget the burger phone, the duck phone from Jersey Shore is where it's at! LOL
Honestly when this movie came out I liked it. Possibly borderline loved it because the apathy of such a big situation was hilarious to me.
I thought it was a neat little movie that a lot of people seemed to like.
I wasn’t aware of the cultural impact or the conversations surrounding it.
I would say if I even remotely thought that this movie was trying to be taken seriously and be the voice for a generation (one that was very close to mine) I would’ve had a lower opinion of it.
The intent of movies speaks volumes to how they’re received. I don’t think it was the intention for this movie to be as popular and “groundbreaking” as people took it to be.
So in that respect it’s good- at least to me. It doesn’t make any top 10 lists or spark any strong thoughts or feelings for me. It’s just a neat movie.
I fucking want that hamburger phone too,Doug!! XD
I do agree with Doug that the use of popular language in a film tends to date it more than just about anything. You can make films timeless even using the technology of the time with relative ease all you have to do is avoid the pitfalls of current pop culture and you're well on your way....
Here you go 🍔
It's the phone I swear
If the The Last of Us had been a movie in 2007 rather than a video game 2014, Ellen Page would've played Ellie so well LOL
I've always thought this. Ellie even seems like she was based on Ellen Page.
This movie also caused Ellen Paige to be apart of David Cage's Sadness trilogy.
Wow I was in the 8th grade when my sister took me to see this movie
The only thing I didn't like about Juno was that it kept getting confused with a movie released by the white supremacist group (the KKK) titled "Jew? No!" There were a few instances where someone asked a store to purchase the Juno DVD and was given the anti-semitic hate filled Jew? No! dvd by mistake.
This comment made my day
It's funny because Nazis.
Hahahaha
This movie gave us a character in Disaster Movie. Is it worth giving attention?
Also I hated the argument about how “oh it has nails, you shouldn’t kill it”. I’ve killed things with eyes before. Eyes is a bigger deal than nails.
I think it was just an endearing movie that committed to being its own story. 9/10 just because I really like Ellen page and Michael cera’s performances. I still love it and it’s real messages mixed with entirely campy movie vibes
...What's Doug's PO box?
I need to give him a hamburger phone.
My cousin actually had a poster for this movie in her room. I didn’t even realize how popular it was at the time. I bought a DVD copy of the movie a few years later, and I agree. It is pretty damn good.
I enjoyed the animation at the beginning of the movie, I found it just added more atmosphere to that "underground" tone, despite it not really being an underground movie.
I assume you're still waiting for that phone to this very day
Wow how convenient for RUclips to recommend this video to me at this time
Considering how had happened recently, I doubt this is a coincidence.
Had to watch this movie with a friend.
I got nothing out of it
+Intialdragon r (enderfang23) It's extremely stupid nowadays. Also, it kinda angers me how good people think it is/was. Both the movies and the actors, BTW
Is Ellen Page OK? For sure. Is she Oscar-worthy? No. Why does Michael Cera always acts the same!?
my sister has that Hamburg phone lol
God I saw this cheesy movie the other day from the mid 2000s and I was actually surprised that you haven't done a review of it. It was called; "CATS & DOGS!"
+Kolonel Grotskull I saw that film,too.
I thought I wasn't the only one.
I remember even my mom said it sucked
+Andy garza I see ur Mother 4 pic. lol Also, to the Original poster, YES.
+Andy garza is ur profile pic Lucas
Craftendo Umm, that's Travis from the fangame Mother 4.
And also, Lucas is blonde
oh ok i didnt click to see your profile pic better
Oh and the adoptive parents were the best cast part of the film. Jennifer Garner's best performance period. At first I thought she stopped acting because she was awful based on past performances, then I realized with a net worth of 60 million because TV syndication deals she just doesn't need to unless she gets a role she wants. Good for her!
i just thought it was a fun movie and Ellen Page is adorable :-)
It's 2016 and I haven't seen this yet
2:45 really? people actually believed this movie was "saying something" about pregnancy? that's just plain stupid. with a subject as broad as pregnancy, you can't expect people to represent it properly. there are different sides to this type of scenario. this is where what to expect when you're expecting excels. it recognizes that there is no right way to live your life. different people will react different ways, so the notion that audiences would take this so seriously is just dumb.
Pregnant people are vulnerable. The young ones know what they did was stupid and irresponsible and this film glamorized it. It gave them hope where none is ever found.
When s
she told J.K. Simons he should have reacted with "I want Spider-man!".
When I look at this girl, Juno, all I see is The Last Of Us. anyone else?
me. I think they're thesame actors. scrolling through comments to confirm lol
Trein Heartnet incorrect
Apparently Ellie used to look a lot like Ellen Page before people started pointing it out and Naughty Dog made some slight changes so that wasn't the case
So you see crap
britipinojeff Didn't help a lot
The fact that this movie won an oscar instead of Logan is a crime on it's own.
As someone who is adopted this was a hard film for me to watch. My birth mother is a sow from hell and she still loved me enough to be sad when she gave me up.
I hope you’re happier, some people never meet their birth mothers and it’s unfortunate. My cousins were adopted, they are teenagers but they don’t know that their mother was killed years ago.
I hated Juno from the beginning. The writing is trying so hard to be "awesomely quirky" but fails pretty miserably. I was 19 at the time and had an indie sensibility (so presumably in the prime target demographic), and I can vouch that the tone came across as completely unrealistic and insincere. I mean, really - "honest to blog"? Can anyone hear that and not cringe?
Also, literally every character talks the same way. Such a blatant lack of nuances in voice is a pretty clear indicator of a bad writer.
Exactly
this is the movie that made teen mom show possible
Reeci☆ one of many reasons it sucked.