Review of Juno (2007) by Bancho — 21 Jul 2012
Juno is a highly stylistic and equally cute film about a wise-assed young girl who faces an unplanned pregnancy. The quirky visuals complement the Wes Anderson-esque score. The dialogue is quick, witty, and lightly peppered with lingo exclusive to the world in which the characters live, making them all the more real and endearing.
Jason Reitman approaches the story headstrong, playing the potentially delicate issue of teen pregnancy with deadpan humor and a welcome sense of normalcy. But it's the acting that makes this movie-- not just Ellen Page, who was excellent, but the entire supporting cast, which is rare. A lesser ensemble would not pull off the dialogue and material. Sometimes you wonder how a 16-year-old can naturally spit references to Sonic Youth and Thundercats, but to Page's credit, you buy it. (By the way-- isn't it "ThunderBIRDS are go", and "Thundercats HO"?).
If you like orange Tic-Tacs, hamburger phones or Cut Chemist, please see Juno. ...Actually, see it no matter what.
This review of Juno (2007) was written by Bancho on 21 Jul 2012.
Juno has generally received very positive reviews.
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