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Ellen Page | ... | ||
Michael Cera | ... | ||
Jennifer Garner | ... | ||
Jason Bateman | ... | ||
Allison Janney | ... | ||
J.K. Simmons | ... | ||
Olivia Thirlby | ... | ||
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Eileen Pedde | ... | |
Rainn Wilson | ... | ||
Daniel Clark | ... | ||
Darla Fay | ... |
Bleeker's Mom
(as Darla Vandenbossche)
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Aman Johal | ... | |
Valerie Tian | ... | ||
Emily Perkins | ... | ||
Kaaren de Zilva | ... |
Ultrasound Technician
(as Kaaren De Zilva)
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A tale told over four seasons, starting in autumn when Juno, a 16-year-old high-school junior in Minnesota, discovers she's pregnant after one event in a chair with her best friend, Bleeker. In the waiting room of an abortion clinic, the quirky and whip-sharp Juno decides to give birth and to place the child with an adoptive couple. She finds one in the PennySaver personals, contacts them, tells her dad and step-mother, and carries on with school. The chosen parents, upscale yuppies (one of whom is cool and laid back, the other meticulous and uptight), meet Juno, sign papers, and the year unfolds. Will Juno's plan work, can she improvise, and what about Bleeker? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
I saw this movie at a preview in St. Louis about ten days ago and can't stop thinking about it.
I had no expectations going in (as I was given three free passes) as I took my teenage daughter and her friend. Learning about the subject matter, I was quite anxious how it would be shown and frankly I thought it was done very well.
First of all everyone has gone to High School with a Juno. That smart alec independent tomboy, cute, refreshing & fun to be around but not cool to date or be seen with. And the further removed from high school you are, you look back and wonder why? The acting by Ellen Page was outstanding (I had no clue who Ellen Page was - I have since watched Hard Candy). I can't remember a film that I was so drawn in by the main character.
I've always told friends for me the mark of a good movie is the character actors and their performances. They all deliver in this movie. I'm not going to go overboard and say its the best movie this year but it is one that I would recommend. Its rare I go to a preview and actually want to go see it again. Count me in come Dec 14th.