It all started with a chair

Rating: 7/10 (27 June 2009)

And that is how this movie started. The story of a sixteen year old girl named Juno who was knocked up by a kid on the track team. But obviously, if that were the case of the movie, I give this movie worse than a seven.
So the movie starts off with Juno testing to see if she is pregnant at a pharmacy (special guest appearance of Rainn Wilson and a hilarious appearance if I may say) and then it is a official when Juno sees the plus sign on the reader, she is pregnant. So she tries to go for abortion, but is somehow scared out of doing so. After that, Juno and her friend decide that the best bet for Juno is to look for a couple that want to have a child. And they find the Lorings, who are in complete joy after having the offer to have Juno's baby.
This movie was alright to watch, but not the most entertaining. For one thing, the movie was a bit artistic and acted like an indie movie. And to tell you the truth, the indie-like portrayal would work great for a film like this one that has a rather simple plot. However, the creativity that I was looking for was not supplemented in this film. Maybe it is creativity other moviergoers would like, but definitely not me. And the soundtrack was annoying. It is basically alternative folk music and while at times you can zone it out, other times, it can really be in your face.
I watched this movie to answer the question I had in mind: how did this movie win an Oscar for best original screenplay and got nominated for best actress (Page), best director, and best picture? And by the end of the film, there was no answer. Because this movie really did not deserve those Oscar nominations. Page's acting was not terrible, but certainly not Oscar-nominated worthy. Juno in this film was supposed to be a rather sarcastic girl. At times, she would be funny. At others, she would be annoying. The overall movie really was not special because I believe that if some movie has the potential to win best picture, the plot or storyline should be more than just what Juno gives. I wanted more depth in this film.
For the other actors and actresses in the movie, you got Micheal Cera being, well, Micheal Cera. I do not have a sound sample in this comment, because according to my friends, I make a good Cera impression. But if you have seen the other movies he has been, do not think that since this movie has to do with deeper matters than his other movies he has starred in, Cera is going to perform any different. He is the same. Also, you can not go wrong for J.K. Simmons in this movie. He acts alright with being the father of Juno. And the cameo of Rainn Wilson was cool as well (being a fan of the Office). The rest of the cast is just decent acting to me.
Overall, if you really want to contemplate about your teenage life (if you have one), go ahead and knock yourself out in watching this film. I do not care for teenage drama that is portrayed in this movie or in real life. Call me ignorant if you may, I still thought this movie is alright and not the way I wanted it to be. But there were some parts that I found somewhat amusing.
I am pondering over a high 6 to a low 7.