Juno – Worth A Watch

Juno (2007)

A slightly strange, eccentric little film which deals with teen pregnancy and the recognition of love and commitment.

The central character, Juno or Juno-Bug as she is affectionately known by her family, is extraordinarily mature for a sixteen year old.  On discovering that she is pregnant after a sexual adventure with a classmate, she makes the decision to have the baby, but to have it adopted by a family of her choice.

The process of choosing the family and the way this unfolds is moving, but somewhat confusing for Juno as she learns to understand relationships and their boundaries.

Juno is sensitively and well acted and narrated by Ellen Page.  Juno’s parents (Allison Janney and J.K. Simmons) are both superb.  They serve as an example of a solid relationship with which Juno can identify and which assists her in making her own choices.

Allison Janney is both sharp and humorous and J.K. SImmons portrays a gentle and straightforward no-nonsense father.

Worth a watch!

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