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Critics greeted the movie with enthusiasm. As of December 22, 2007 on the review aggregator [[Rotten Tomatoes]], 94% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 139 reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/juno/ |title=Juno - Rotten Tomatoes |accessdate=2007-12-24 |publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film had an average score of 83 out of 100, based on 33 reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/juno |title=Juno (2007): Reviews |accessdate=2007-12-17 |publisher=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref> |
Critics greeted the movie with enthusiasm. As of December 22, 2007 on the review aggregator [[Rotten Tomatoes]], 94% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 139 reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/juno/ |title=Juno - Rotten Tomatoes |accessdate=2007-12-24 |publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film had an average score of 83 out of 100, based on 33 reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/juno |title=Juno (2007): Reviews |accessdate=2007-12-17 |publisher=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref> |
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[[Roger Ebert]] of the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' gave the film 4 stars and called it "just about the best movie of the year. [...] Has there been a better performance this year than Ellen Page's creation of Juno? I don't think so."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071213/REVIEWS/712130303 |title=:: rogerebert.com :: Reviews :: Juno (xhtml) |accessdate=2007-12-17 |author=[[Roger Ebert]] |date=[[2007-12-14]] |work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]}}</ref> Actors and the screenplay received particular acclaim. Several reviewers have predicted [[Academy Awards]] nominations for the film. The film was #10 on Peter Traver's (of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'') list of the Best Movies of 2007, tying with the film ''[[Knocked Up]]''.<ref>[[Travers, Peter]], ([[December 19]], [[2007]]) [http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/17686508/peter_travers_best_and_worst_movies_of_2007/10 "Peter Travers' Best and Worst Movies of 2007"] ''Rolling Stone''. Retrieved [[2007-12-20]]</ref> |
[[Roger Ebert]] of the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' gave the film 4 stars and called it "just about the best movie of the year. [...] Has there been a better performance this year than Ellen Page's creation of Juno? I don't think so."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071213/REVIEWS/712130303 |title=:: rogerebert.com :: Reviews :: Juno (xhtml) |accessdate=2007-12-17 |author=[[Roger Ebert]] |date=[[2007-12-14]] |work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]}}</ref> Actors and the screenplay received particular acclaim. Several reviewers have predicted [[Academy Awards]] nominations for the film. The film was #10 on Peter Traver's (of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'') list of the Best Movies of 2007, tying with the film ''[[Knocked Up]] <br /><br />Roger Ebert chose the film as the #1 movie of 2007.''.<ref>[[Travers, Peter]], ([[December 19]], [[2007]]) [http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/17686508/peter_travers_best_and_worst_movies_of_2007/10 "Peter Travers' Best and Worst Movies of 2007"] ''Rolling Stone''. Retrieved [[2007-12-20]]</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:18, 25 December 2007
| Juno | |
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| File:Junoposter2007.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jason Reitman |
| Written by | Diablo Cody |
| Starring | Ellen Page Michael Cera Jennifer Garner Jason Bateman Allison Janney J.K. Simmons |
| Cinematography | Eric Steelberg |
| Edited by | Dana E. Glauberman |
| Music by | Matt Messina |
| Distributed by | Fox Searchlight |
Release dates | December 5, 2007 (limited) December 25, 2007 (wide) |
Running time | 92 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2.5 million |
Juno is a Golden Globe-nominated 2007 Canadian comedy film from Fox Searchlight, starring Ellen Page as the title character, a sharp-tongued teen confronting an unplanned pregnancy by her classmate Paulie Bleeker (Michael Cera).
Juno opened to rave reviews at the Telluride Film Festival and was called one of the top movies of the Toronto International Film Festival, where it was awarded the first runner-up for the Cadillac People's Choice Award. It opened in a limited release on December 5, 2007 and a general theatrical release on December 25, 2007.
Plot
The film begins with Juno's discovery of her pregnancy in Rollo's (Rainn Wilson) store. Initially choosing an abortion, Juno is bothered by the clinic and chooses to bring the child to term. With the help of her best friend Leah (Olivia Thirlby), Juno finds her unborn child a "perfect" set of parents: Mark and Vanessa (Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner), an affluent suburban couple longing to adopt. Juno faces some hiccups in her plan, but with the support of her father (J. K. Simmons) and step-mother, (Allison Janney) she survives the rigors of pregnancy, despair, and teenage angst.
Cast
- Ellen Page as Juno MacGuff
- Michael Cera as Paulie Bleeker
- Jennifer Garner as Vanessa Loring
- Jason Bateman as Mark Loring
- Olivia Thirlby as Leah
- J.K. Simmons as Mac MacGuff
- Allison Janney as Bren
- Rainn Wilson as Rollo
- Daniel Clark as Steve Rendazo
Reception
Critics greeted the movie with enthusiasm. As of December 22, 2007 on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 94% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 139 reviews.[1] On Metacritic, the film had an average score of 83 out of 100, based on 33 reviews.[2]
Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 4 stars and called it "just about the best movie of the year. [...] Has there been a better performance this year than Ellen Page's creation of Juno? I don't think so."[3] Actors and the screenplay received particular acclaim. Several reviewers have predicted Academy Awards nominations for the film. The film was #10 on Peter Traver's (of Rolling Stone) list of the Best Movies of 2007, tying with the film Knocked Up
Roger Ebert chose the film as the #1 movie of 2007..[4]
Awards
Wins
- National Board of Review
- Best Breakthrough Performance - Female (Ellen Page)
- Best Original Screenplay (Diablo Cody)
Nominations
- 65th Golden Globe Awards[5]
- Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy (Ellen Page)
- Best Screenplay - Motion Picture (Diablo Cody)
Soundtrack
The soundtrack features songs by indie pop band Belle and Sebastian (songs Expectations from Tigermilk and Piazza, New York Catcher from Dear Catastrophe Waitress), Barry Louis Polisar, anti-folk singer-songwriter Kimya Dawson, and Dawson's former band The Moldy Peaches.
Similarities to Jenny, Juno
Rumors arose about the movie's similarities to a Korean movie from 2005, Jenny, Juno, which also dealt with teen pregnancy. In the latter, 'Juno' is the boy's name and the plot centers around his growth and maturation with his decision to support his pregnant girlfriend any way he could. Nonetheless, this coincidence has been addressed by the screenwriter, Diablo Cody, in her blog:
Unbeknownst to me, we had another spiritual cousin out there, a Korean movie called "Jeni, Juno [sic]." This time, the cousinry goes one step further and the movie is about--seriously--a pregnant teenager and her cute, sweet boyfriend. (The guy character is named Juno, not the girl.) There's no adoption subplot and apparently the film is otherwise dissimilar to mine, but how fucked up is that? I bring this up because a journalist drilled me about it recently--awkward!--and also because I saw someone on our IMDb board wondering if Juno was a remake of the K-flick. So for the record, 1.) it isn't a remake 2.) I haven't seen 'Juno Jenny,' though I want to now, and 3.) I don't think anyone would even bat an eye about this if my film was called Jenny. The name Juno is just so darned distinctive that confusion is inevitable.[6]
References
- ^ "Juno - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2007-12-24.
- ^ "Juno (2007): Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
- ^ Roger Ebert (2007-12-14). ":: rogerebert.com :: Reviews :: Juno (xhtml)". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Travers, Peter, (December 19, 2007) "Peter Travers' Best and Worst Movies of 2007" Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2007-12-20
- ^ "HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION 2008 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007". goldenglobes.org. 2007-12-13. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Diablo Cody (October 2007). "The Pussy Ranch: October 2007". diablocody.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
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