A charming independent comedy in its own right, Juno went on to inspire over a decade of imitators, films that embraced their independent spirit in conjunction with the more serious subject matter. Earning first-time writer Diablo Cody (Jennifer's Body) the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, the film is funny, smart, and wholesome without being overly saccharine and delivers a coming of age story that rings true over 15 years later.
Juno (Elliot Page) is a whip-smart teen confronting an unplanned pregnancy by her classmate Bleeker (Michael Cera). With the help of her best friend, Juno finds her unborn child a "perfect" set of parents: an affluent suburban couple, Mark and Vanessa (Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner), longing to adopt.
Reviews
"With its smart dialogue by newcomer Diablo Cody and a miraculously effective and evocative lo-fi soundtrack, the film has the ephemeral charm of a great pop song." –The Guardian
"The film has no wrong scenes and no extra scenes, and flows like running water." –Roger Ebert
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This film is written by Diablo Cody, edited by Dana E. Glauberman, and produced by Lianne Halfon.
