Wittily funny... A teen movie with a difference

Rating: 8/10 (30 January 2013)

No wonder that the screenplay received Academy Award - it is skilfully written and is realistic. Well, probably there are not too many cases where all parties reach consensus, but still... Of course, the topics of abortion and teen motherhood are sensitive and conservative viewers might condemn the way they were approached. Anyhow, the characters are deliberated and wonderfully performed; Ellen Page has the leading role, there are a few scenes without her; all supporting actors are catchy as well (Michael Cera is a nice character actor). The scenes develop in a logical manner and the ending is pleasantly versatile as well - and not fully predictable. With warm and romantic undertones, though.
The music/soundtrack has also a role in the movie's huge success, the calm and and slow songs complement the moods in a very suitable way. They are mostly related to Juno's thoughts or deeds.
This movie is highly recommended - and not to young people only. Moreover, it is so pleasantly different from the bulk of teen/college movies with bold cuties vs. poor nerds, sportsmen and cheerleaders, home parties with sex/drugs/booze and other overexploited themes and topics.