Juno

Juno. (2007). 20th Century Fox.
ASIN B000YABYLA
96 min
Format: DVD
Genre: Realistic
Classification: Drama
Age level: Rated PG-13

Reader's annotation
High school student Juno is alarmed to learn she is pregnant after initiating a one-time encounter with Paulie, a sweet boy who is her best friend, but not a boyfriend. Juno sets about finding the ideal couple to adopt her unborn child.

Summary
Actors Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jason Bateman, and Jennifer Garner star in the award-winning film Juno, which was directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody. When Juno becomes pregnant after a one-time sexual encounter with her friend, Paulie, she decides to carry the baby to term but realizes she doesn’t have the resources to raise the child. While the folks at home would rather she was into drugs or a life of crime rather than a pregnant teen, she sets about finding the ideal parents by looking at advertisements in the Pennysaver and settles on a well-off thirtysomething white couple that have some issues of their own to work out. Juno often comes across as the most mature character in the film, as even the grown-ups have a good bit of growing up to do. The movie is distinctive for its heartfelt, witty, dialog and quirky soundtrack.

Notes
The film Juno is about an unplanned teenage pregnancy and contains one sexual situation. Juno is an admirable character as she faces up to her problems and looks for solutions and displays a good deal of maturity and a sense of responsibility.

Awards and honors
2008 Academy Award: Best Original Screenplay: Diablo Cody
2008 Academy Award: Best Director nominee: Jason Reitman
2008 Academy Award: Best Actress nominee: Ellen Page
2008 Academy Award: Best Picture nominee
2008 Independent Spirit Award: Best Female Lead: Ellen Page
2008 Independent Spirit Award: Best Feature
2008 Independent Spirit Award: Best Director nominee: Jason Reitman
2008 BAFTA: Best Actress nominee: Ellen Page