0:28 I realize now I meant to say I was born too LATE for Juno, not early. I was a bit too young when the movie came out, not too old for it. Oops. Guess everything I said about the movie is void now. L + ratio.
I watched this movie because of your video. I didn't want to watch it when it came out because I thought it was cool to hate it. It's funny/stupid how you do things as a young person. It reminds me of what you said about the first 10 minutes of the movie's dialog. The characters language show how small and immature her world is before she grows emotionally/intellectually. I remember talking like a complete tool as a young person and catching myself in old habits as an adult. Thanks for the excellent suggestion on the movie; I really enjoyed it.
One thing you mentioned that I found interesting was when you noted how light the characterization was for Vanessa, Jennifer Garner’s character. For me, there is actually a good bit of character there but it’s all in really subtle things like her clothing, her general body language, the way her house is decorated and a handful of throwaway lines or changes in tone of voice. She’s sweet and well meaning but very prim and proper and has somewhat of a high maintenance/controlling personality. Her home is this very classy but standard, and conservative white/beige palette which does not seem in line with Mark’s sensibilities as we learn more about him. Juno even teases him a little bit when despite having that huge house, he is only designated a single room (the only room with any variation in color) and when Mark strays off from the adoption meeting to play guitar with Juno, you can slightly pick up on her irritation that he strayed off and she very passively reprimands him for doing so. There’s also Mark’s throwaway line about how Vanessa gets on his case if he’s not visibly working when she comes home indicating a lack of trust she has in him managing himself. There’s also the level of thought she puts into the paint for the baby’s room despite Mark’s best efforts to derail the conversation. I also love the paint splattered Alice In Chains shirt she has on hinting at a part of her that was more casual and on Mark’s level. To be clear, I’m not saying the character of Vanessa is a bad person or that she’s a bitch, but you can see how those particular traits alongside Mark’s maturity issues made for a kind of toxic pairing that was always likely to go up in smoke. That’s one of the things I love about this movie. You have Juno’s whimsical antics but you also have this subtle drama about a married couple of the rocks and a midlife crisis playing in the background.
Something this didn't cover that I think was hugely important was the relationship between Juno and Bleeker. For most girls my age, this was the first time we'd seen a guy be genuinely respectful and loving towards girls like ourselves. This was at the end of the romcom era, when most male characters acted inappropriately towards women, intersecting with the Megan Fox era of objectification. To see Michael Cera representing what we all desperately wanted in a partner was groundbreaking. He doesn't push Juno's boundaries, and he is supportive and kind even when she pulls away. It showed us that we could have that too.
Agree!! Bleeker was such an awesome character because he doesn't flaunt toxic machismo. It was probably one of the first times I've ever seen a "good guy" that's truly good in a movie.
after rewatching the film i realise how wonderful of a character juno's friend leah is. it's so rare to see such a genuine and loving friendship in a teen movie. there is no jealousy or malicious intent even though leah is more "popular" and a cheerleader. she's just there for juno from day 1 till the moment she goes into labour. it's beautiful
I love this style of film script, where everyone is hyper smart in dialogue beyond what would be reasonably expected. lol. It makes this all the better when it's all dropped to deliver something really gut-punching. That "Actually, I try really hard." line was my favorite.
Juno is a comfort movie of mine. As others have said, the only negative is Elliot’s struggle with being in this movie. So, I’m really really happy you made the point to highlight how fantastic his performance was because it was probably incredibly triggering to have to engage in the material in the way they did
Watched it when I was 15 and it was one of the first teen films I felt like I actually saw myself in. I’ve seen it maybe 10 times now and I’d never noticed the changes in Mark’s cloning until you mentioned it! The subtle things go a long way in this movie
I remember buying Juno on DVD at a gas station during a road trip. I heard a lot about it before and knowing that I would be bored for the next 3 hours decided to take the plunge and buy it. I'm so glad I did. It still gets me when I watch it to this day. I don't know if it makes sense, but this movie and The Silver Linings Playbook both got me to step out of my comfort zone with movies and watch a lot of things i thought i never would.
I know exactly what you're talking about. There's nothing quite like that first film that actively broadens your horizons. Weirdly enough, that film for me was Fantastic Mr. Fox! I saw it at a friend's house when I was in my very early teens. It was an easy sell given that I've always been obsessed with stop motion animation. I was expecting a fun kids movie with cool animation. What I was not expecting was to be blown away by a distinct vision and style, in a way I hadn't experienced previously. That was definitely a turning point for me, as I've been chasing the high of unique experiences like that ever since. If you feel the way about Juno that I do about Fantastic Mr. Fox, you probably cherish that film a lot. I hope my video did it justice!
@@bigantdud3499 being a transguy and having to perform what was basically high feminity in the Form of pregnancy and that being the focus point can be severely triggering and thus traumatizing
It's not trauma. Page is rich. Who cares? This is coming from a trans person living paycheck to paycheck while this fucktard's only complaint is "muh gender dysphoria". HA! Redistribute your wealth why don't ya? Pronouns won't save our planet, k?
I loved Juno growing up. It was my first favorite movie, the first film I watched multiple times. It's the movie that made me a massive fan of Elliot, and made me wanna watch all their films.
The lack of the adoptive mom I feel is entirely intentional. Throughout the movie, Juno repeatedly states that she doesn’t want anything to do with the baby, which mirrors the mom. Besides the birth, this also is shown with Juno actively trying to avoid the mom in the mall scene. The adoptive dad in this sense ultimately comes across as kind of a red herring
as someone who absolutely has never wanted kids i found myself oddly relating to Vanessa the adoptive mother alot when rewatching as an adult, even if we dont have basic facts like "she likes music..." i think the way she is acted and written shows a certain disposition, has been let down and shes scared to get her hopes up again, yet feels such yearning and hope for things to go better this time. i loved her over preparedness and felt disgusted at her husbands complete disinterest... i think alot of us have been there. So she doesn't have facts... instead id say she has feelings, i felt she was very well rounded tbh. As a youth i related to Junos tomboyish, rebellious naivety and goofiness, but as an adult... i feel worn down by life, disappointment, reality and my own neurotic nature, but still secretly long for things to finally just work out... and against my own desire to give up, i tend to put alot of effort into everything, even if it leads to nothing. Its funny to grow up as the juno type of girl, then end up relating to this very anal, perfectionist character in adulthood, but i do. ....also totally related to junos dad bc i scoff at todays kids but love their flair ha!
Don’t forget Jennifer gardener. You can see the pain in her eyes during the first interview. I also got from her that that batmens character was responsible for the other backing out. Also when she thinks the baby didn’t like her in Juno’s stomach. Genius to me.
I just love this movie, I watched it recently and I don't know what I don't like about it but at the same time I love it, I want to watch it several times and I want people to watch it too. It's a little bit crazy but so charming and it makes me feel like it's real people living a real situation. Idk, I love it even more everytime I watch it.
I'm only 17 so this movie was before my time, but it still feels really nostalgic to me because my mum practically raised me on the soundtrack when i was a kid and i know every single song by heart. It's also just a really good movie and still manages to be relatable today even though it does have it's cheesy 2000s moments. Love it
I was 15 when Juno came out in select theaters. I remember being so excited for it and taking one of my best friends to see it at the only indie movie theater in town. I don’t think I understood all of the concepts at the time but it definitely had an impact on me. I still love the film and named my dog after the film.
Perhaps the start of the movie has such crude / cringe language at the beginning as this represents the juvenile state the main character is in, and after she becomes pregnant everything has to change, and so does the movie.
In 1984, I had a friend, a fellow sailor in the Navy who I was stationed with and worked with. She claims she became pregnant during her first intercourse, and she decided to place her baby for adoption. She chose a couple who agreed to adopt her baby before it was born. She gave birth to her son, and right there at the delivery, the adoptive parents changed their minds. So, my friend kept her son and raised him as a single mother. Watching Juno, I remembered my friend, I remembered sitting in her living room, my ears clanging because her little boy crept behind me on the sofa and boxed my ears. We had a falling out after she slept with a guy I was dating, I said in very Juno-esque fashion, "You two can have each other." after he called me, trying to apologize for it. I was happy for the adoptive mother character in the film, how she in the end was allowed to adopt Juno's baby as a single mother who proved that she could be as independent as Juno's personality was.
This movie came out when I was a junior in high school, and I even remember seeing it in theaters with my friends during winter break. Its not my favorite film, but it’s weirdly nostalgic for me. Whenever I watch it, I’m instantly transported back to high school in all of its late 2000’s glory 😂 There was even a couple at my school who dressed as Juno and Paulie for Halloween senior year.
Juno was the first film I'd seen in my teenage years that was very progressive and formative despite not being pregnant or in any kind of sexual relationship. It had quite an impact for being such a fantastic movie for its time (and even beyond). The main character is witty, and spunky while being emotionally vulnerable that made her really endearing and approachable. I can never look at Tic Tacs the same way ever again...
i was blown away seeing that you don’t have like a million subscribers, keep this video up, you came up in my recommended with your ahs video and i’ve watched like 6 of your vids in a row now
Juno is by far, my favorite movie of all time. I have such strong feelings about it that I have only watched it once and could never find the courage to watch it again.
While I *was* in the right age range for this movie, I was 14. But I remember not liking it because I bought into the purity culture and felt it was cringey to have teen pregnancy be a neutral, main focus of the film. But I watched it a few years later. I don't remember when, but I think I was around 18? I once again in my life, regret not watching it when it actually came out. 😂 It *does* start out as annoying, but also does quickly grow on me. Even when I was "protesting" the movie I was *absolutely* *enthralled* with the soundtrack! 🥰 I also agree, it felt weird that the adoptive mom felt very one deminisional.
Cant wait for your channel to grow keep up the great work! have you ever thought about talking about the perks of being a wallflower? I find it doesn’t get as much attention ad it deserves. it’s a great potrayal of high school life.
I love Juno. I just rewatched it recently. I like to do a six degrees thing when I spend a day watching films, so I was either gonna watch Jennifer’s Body or Hard Candy next. I opted w/ Hard Candy and the parallels between Mark and Juno and Jeff and Hayley… Juno and Hayley both even wear a red hoodie.
I was talking to my girl about this movie just the other day and one thing that stood out was the soundtrack. Incredible. I was about to move to Canada for grad school from Australia when this movie dropped.
My wife walked down the isle to Barry Louis Polisar's "All I want is you" and I like to play that for her whenever she's down to help cheer her up. I know it's a bit cliche to say but it's our song 😊. This film is absolutely worth remembering and it will always have a very warm spot in my heart.
When Juno came out I was 17, so I identified with the teen characters. I rewatched it recently, now in my mid 30s, so I saw myself (or a way way worse version of myself) in the Jason Bateman character - but I also aspire to be as sweet and supportive as J.K. Simmons' character when I am slightly older still. I think a film that gives you something different over the course of over a decade can definitely be said to be hold up.
I watched Juno when it came out on DVD at my mother’s Starbucks store at 8 years old. She didn’t know how to talk to my twin brother and I about sex, and the twee-ness was incredibly appealing to boot. I watched it about twenty times before literally doing drag as Juno during Halloween. It’s certainly one of a few films that marked a shift in a certain comedic sensibility around that time. I’m happy that Elliott has found peace from that time.
I'll have to take your word on Juno holding up because I remember seeing it in the theater due to the massive hype and how my audience laughed just once. And it's been too long to even remember what line/scene it was. But I do remember the disappointment and bewilderment I had leaving the screening that the movie had been praised to the heavens when I felt every line, character and situation was as forced as it was overwrought. And I've felt that way about every film Diablo Cody has written. It's why I was devastated when I found out she was writing the Alanis Morissette musical (my favorite artist of all time) and that the eventual criticisms were that it was over yet underwritten. But she won a Tony just like she won an Oscar for Juno. It's amazing how she, imo, continues to fail upwards. So, I'll just take your word that it's still essential viewing but just watching this video gave me the same sense of cringe I originally felt in the theater. Not because your take is wrong. You have stated your opinion with clarity and finesse, but because the clips reminded me why I vowed to never watch the movie again and even recemented that stance. Still, I'm new to your channel and am loving your content even if I don't always agree. You have a bright future and just be patient because you will eventually get the views and subscribers you deserve!
Wowowowow, I just found your channel 30 mins ago through one of ur AHS reviews and EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. It's always aligned with how i feel about the show or movie. I don't personally look for reviewers that have the same opinion as me cause i like to challenge myself on how i view stuff but your editing & your points are just too good, gotta sub :) I have some video suggestions you should try doing some reviews on, The batman or joker or maybe some obscure early 2000's movies or shows. Super excited to see what you make next! :D
My mum and I loved Juno when it came out. Especially my mum! At the time, she was a university lecturer teaching student midwives. She would steal my DVD (with my permission! 😂) to discuss with them early pregnancy symptoms. All the because of the "Are your nipples real brown?" girl 🤣🤣🤣
I think that having that lack of character development for the adoptive mother was incredibly important to the story. We never get to know her because the entire world is built around the perspective that Juno can see. We're sort of getting glimpses of the world but with a thinly veneered lens that shows us Juno's perspective. She never gets to know the adoptive mother very well. So we never get to know the adoptive mother very well. It provides us with the insight that she's giving her child to a stranger that she really never gets to know.
What I find funny about the film is the protagonist's name which is Juno. She was named after a Roman goddess associated with family, marriage, and fertility. Her Greek equivalent is Hera 😂.
My older sister made me sit in the room with her when she watched it when I was anywhere from 5-8 years old. Clearly too young to understand the dialogue, implications, and storytelling of the film, it was boring to me. That being said, I’ve thought about it a lot now and then over the years and have always wanted to rewatch it. I was confused while watching the movie, but it was still impactful to my developing brain, both in soundtrack and imagery. I still think about the one on one conversations Juno would have with the adoptive father in the film. The tension and uncomfortableness really stood out to me. I don’t remember the ending of the film. Looking even more forward to rewatching it now that I’m in my twenties, thanks for the recommendation
I'm 17 ( so like one when the movie came out lol ) and only watched Juno yesterday ( though I'd seen clips of it and heard the soundtrack before ) and without the feeling of nostalgia I can with confidence say it holds up. Im surprised to see that some people think it's a pro life movie though? I don't really know if that was anyone working on the movies intentions, but it came across as the opposite to me. I feel like pro choice also encompasses the idea of women's choices in general, and being too scared/ just not wanting to get an abortion is perfectly fine ( I know that if i was in Juno's place being her age and all i would at least get cold feet at the prospect of getting an abortion, even though I'm not anti abortion or anything .. ) Abortion isn't framed as an easy way out nor is actually giving birth to the child and giving it up, to me they were both shown to be complicated, because unwanted pregnancy is just that, complicated. Also I really liked the adoptive mums character, and i feel like a lot of her characterisation was through implications, and the fact that she mirrors Juno. Juno is young and unprepared, adoptive mother ( I've forgotten her name lol ) feels like the role is meant for her, but isn't blindly running into it, if anything she's overly prepared and excited ( if a bit restrained bc of the prior experience ) - she's good with kids, is financially stable and all. I think she appears slightly distant because Juno is maintaining that distance, since she wants nothing to do with the baby's life. Anyway I've written too much and forgot if i had a point
My girlfriend showed me this movie and idk what it is about it but it's just a total vibe. I think it's the setting and the indie music and vaguely nostalgic and ever so slightly care free existence the characters have which is no doubt due to them being in high school but still it's one of those movies that makes me wanna exist in their world even i don't wanna be directly tied to what's going on. The best thing I can compare the feelings to is when I played the game Life is strange. That game had that same awkward dialogue you mentioned from the first 10 minutes and idk I know people tend to cringe at it but I like that the characters talk like that lol. It adds to the charm.
I'm not sure if this matters anymore but as I read through Elliot's book he spoke about how refreshing playing Juno was. He then wrote about how awful promo for the movie was extremely sad when the shooting ended because of how much he enjoyed playing the character while closted. I'm not sure how many people know about that and how gratifying it was for him at the time.
this movie is perfect for me cause the first 10 minutes is my favorite part. I've never seen a movie with such a distinct vibe from dialogue alone. its just so charming to me, i know people say its cringe but thats the personality of film and its why i love it
This video is really helpful for me, I’m writing an essay on Juno for my English class and this gave me the motivation to actually start working on it after procrastinating the whole weekend lol
I really enjoy your video essays, I am subscribed after watching your ahs ones, Scott pilgrim and now this. I enjoy the effort you put into these videos and the details and opinions you share. It is really thought provoking. I spent most of my drive home last night reflecting on your viewpoints on AHS. I really enjoyed it, even if I love that media with all my heart. I hope you soon blow up. (View and subs wise, not irl.)
I watched this today for like the 5th time and it’s wonderful as the first time! I am just realizing tho that Mark was a bit of a perv cause he was clearly flirting with juno who was only 16.
@@ahypocriticalorange I didn't know it was his name when I saw the movie. Guess what? Neither did he. Because he didn't exist. And the movie wouldn't quite be the same if Elliot had been in it, now would it?
@@lcdubs7847 a lot of people referring back to when a now married person was in a role would call them by their newer last name, if you get what i mean, so i dont understand why you wouldn't call him elliot. plus, elliot knew at the time that he wanted to transition and become a man, so the idea of elliot existed at the time. its a sign of respect to refer back to them as elliot instead of disregarding it
The questionable moments namly Juno and Mark were intentional. It's a good show of how pretory behavior can go unoticed by a teen until it's too late. Luckily, juno got out of it okay. I watched this as a teen, and I can say it went over my head. Now that I am older, i can say Mark and Juno are a causenary tale, teach your teens to find the suttle actions of a preditor when an adult wants to be friends with them. As most often, the adult is being predatory.
@@viarnay Look at the slow dance scene. He's questioning why Juno is there and Juno says she just wants to hang out. Mark doesn't outright say it but implies that there is a romantic connection. I don't think he's being predatory intentionally but he is acknowledging that he has romantic feelings for a teenager I would call that predatory. Not purposely, as he's someone who is living in the past trying to relive his youth.
@@viarnay he does have a job he makes jingles for a living. That's why they have a big fancy house. Nowhere in my argument did I say he doesn't have a job.
Our pregnant actor was in another wild movie called “ HARD CANDY”. The 13 year old turning the tables on a grown man picking up underage girl thru online chats then bringing them back to his place.
How could a man portray a teenage girls struggles so well? It baffles the mind, the man who played Juno just melts into the role so thoroughly you cant barely even tell its a man. I mean when I look at Juno, I see nothing but a girl/young woman, not even a hint of masculinity. Stunning.
I never understood why Elliot page accused the Last of Us game of ripping off her likeness until I saw this movie... I mean seriously junos character is essentially Ellie but heterosexual lol. I don't think they ripped her likeness off intentionally or anything but the similarities are incredible.
I'm a trans guy, and I was pregnant as I found my identity. It was nightmarish. Elliott gives me so much... comfort, as a human that exists. I hope he's healed from this experience, and I hope he will someday be something he can look back on without pain.
This movie definitely doesn't age well for me because the pregnancy isn't really shown to have struggle, it's just talked about, and the Juno character in particular is unbearable. They're like New Girl's main character times 10 but smug. Yes, Jason Bates character is a creep and idiot but his character isn't the lead and praised. Juno on the other hand treats people kind of crappy.
I just watched this for the first time I honestly don’t get it I don’t think this is a good film it is okay wouldn’t rewatch juno is not funny she’s kind of annoying I feel like films can be simple and meaningful but it felt shallow 2/5
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0:28 I realize now I meant to say I was born too LATE for Juno, not early. I was a bit too young when the movie came out, not too old for it. Oops. Guess everything I said about the movie is void now. L + ratio.
I watched this movie because of your video. I didn't want to watch it when it came out because I thought it was cool to hate it. It's funny/stupid how you do things as a young person. It reminds me of what you said about the first 10 minutes of the movie's dialog. The characters language show how small and immature her world is before she grows emotionally/intellectually. I remember talking like a complete tool as a young person and catching myself in old habits as an adult. Thanks for the excellent suggestion on the movie; I really enjoyed it.
One thing you mentioned that I found interesting was when you noted how light the characterization was for Vanessa, Jennifer Garner’s character. For me, there is actually a good bit of character there but it’s all in really subtle things like her clothing, her general body language, the way her house is decorated and a handful of throwaway lines or changes in tone of voice. She’s sweet and well meaning but very prim and proper and has somewhat of a high maintenance/controlling personality. Her home is this very classy but standard, and conservative white/beige palette which does not seem in line with Mark’s sensibilities as we learn more about him. Juno even teases him a little bit when despite having that huge house, he is only designated a single room (the only room with any variation in color) and when Mark strays off from the adoption meeting to play guitar with Juno, you can slightly pick up on her irritation that he strayed off and she very passively reprimands him for doing so. There’s also Mark’s throwaway line about how Vanessa gets on his case if he’s not visibly working when she comes home indicating a lack of trust she has in him managing himself. There’s also the level of thought she puts into the paint for the baby’s room despite Mark’s best efforts to derail the conversation. I also love the paint splattered Alice In Chains shirt she has on hinting at a part of her that was more casual and on Mark’s level. To be clear, I’m not saying the character of Vanessa is a bad person or that she’s a bitch, but you can see how those particular traits alongside Mark’s maturity issues made for a kind of toxic pairing that was always likely to go up in smoke. That’s one of the things I love about this movie. You have Juno’s whimsical antics but you also have this subtle drama about a married couple of the rocks and a midlife crisis playing in the background.
@@tatehildyard5332 I agree 100% 💕
Something this didn't cover that I think was hugely important was the relationship between Juno and Bleeker. For most girls my age, this was the first time we'd seen a guy be genuinely respectful and loving towards girls like ourselves. This was at the end of the romcom era, when most male characters acted inappropriately towards women, intersecting with the Megan Fox era of objectification. To see Michael Cera representing what we all desperately wanted in a partner was groundbreaking. He doesn't push Juno's boundaries, and he is supportive and kind even when she pulls away. It showed us that we could have that too.
Agree!! Bleeker was such an awesome character because he doesn't flaunt toxic machismo. It was probably one of the first times I've ever seen a "good guy" that's truly good in a movie.
after rewatching the film i realise how wonderful of a character juno's friend leah is. it's so rare to see such a genuine and loving friendship in a teen movie. there is no jealousy or malicious intent even though leah is more "popular" and a cheerleader. she's just there for juno from day 1 till the moment she goes into labour. it's beautiful
I was 17 years old and pregnant when I saw this movie for the 1st time. I definitely remember it having a huge impact on me
How so?
how did things end up?
I watched it when I was 17 too and I think this movie WAS the reason I was so religious about using contraception 😅
I love this style of film script, where everyone is hyper smart in dialogue beyond what would be reasonably expected. lol. It makes this all the better when it's all dropped to deliver something really gut-punching. That "Actually, I try really hard." line was my favorite.
Juno is a comfort movie of mine. As others have said, the only negative is Elliot’s struggle with being in this movie. So, I’m really really happy you made the point to highlight how fantastic his performance was because it was probably incredibly triggering to have to engage in the material in the way they did
Watched it when I was 15 and it was one of the first teen films I felt like I actually saw myself in. I’ve seen it maybe 10 times now and I’d never noticed the changes in Mark’s cloning until you mentioned it! The subtle things go a long way in this movie
I remember buying Juno on DVD at a gas station during a road trip. I heard a lot about it before and knowing that I would be bored for the next 3 hours decided to take the plunge and buy it.
I'm so glad I did. It still gets me when I watch it to this day. I don't know if it makes sense, but this movie and The Silver Linings Playbook both got me to step out of my comfort zone with movies and watch a lot of things i thought i never would.
I know exactly what you're talking about. There's nothing quite like that first film that actively broadens your horizons. Weirdly enough, that film for me was Fantastic Mr. Fox!
I saw it at a friend's house when I was in my very early teens. It was an easy sell given that I've always been obsessed with stop motion animation. I was expecting a fun kids movie with cool animation. What I was not expecting was to be blown away by a distinct vision and style, in a way I hadn't experienced previously.
That was definitely a turning point for me, as I've been chasing the high of unique experiences like that ever since. If you feel the way about Juno that I do about Fantastic Mr. Fox, you probably cherish that film a lot. I hope my video did it justice!
Only downside of Juno for me is Elliott's personal trauma throughout this time. I'm glad he's in a better place now mentally
trauma? can you explain i dint know that
@@bigantdud3499 being a transguy and having to perform what was basically high feminity in the Form of pregnancy and that being the focus point can be severely triggering and thus traumatizing
@@CeeGeeFursuits I see I feel so bad he had to go through that
It's not trauma. Page is rich. Who cares? This is coming from a trans person living paycheck to paycheck while this fucktard's only complaint is "muh gender dysphoria". HA! Redistribute your wealth why don't ya? Pronouns won't save our planet, k?
@@CeeGeeFursuits if you're weak it does
I loved Juno growing up. It was my first favorite movie, the first film I watched multiple times. It's the movie that made me a massive fan of Elliot, and made me wanna watch all their films.
The lack of the adoptive mom I feel is entirely intentional. Throughout the movie, Juno repeatedly states that she doesn’t want anything to do with the baby, which mirrors the mom. Besides the birth, this also is shown with Juno actively trying to avoid the mom in the mall scene. The adoptive dad in this sense ultimately comes across as kind of a red herring
as someone who absolutely has never wanted kids i found myself oddly relating to Vanessa the adoptive mother alot when rewatching as an adult, even if we dont have basic facts like "she likes music..." i think the way she is acted and written shows a certain disposition, has been let down and shes scared to get her hopes up again, yet feels such yearning and hope for things to go better this time. i loved her over preparedness and felt disgusted at her husbands complete disinterest... i think alot of us have been there. So she doesn't have facts... instead id say she has feelings, i felt she was very well rounded tbh. As a youth i related to Junos tomboyish, rebellious naivety and goofiness, but as an adult... i feel worn down by life, disappointment, reality and my own neurotic nature, but still secretly long for things to finally just work out... and against my own desire to give up, i tend to put alot of effort into everything, even if it leads to nothing. Its funny to grow up as the juno type of girl, then end up relating to this very anal, perfectionist character in adulthood, but i do.
....also totally related to junos dad bc i scoff at todays kids but love their flair ha!
Don’t forget Jennifer gardener. You can see the pain in her eyes during the first interview. I also got from her that that batmens character was responsible for the other backing out. Also when she thinks the baby didn’t like her in Juno’s stomach. Genius to me.
I just love this movie, I watched it recently and I don't know what I don't like about it but at the same time I love it, I want to watch it several times and I want people to watch it too. It's a little bit crazy but so charming and it makes me feel like it's real people living a real situation. Idk, I love it even more everytime I watch it.
For many it was the soundtrack that really makes this film, I've discovered music I still listen to this day.
I'm only 17 so this movie was before my time, but it still feels really nostalgic to me because my mum practically raised me on the soundtrack when i was a kid and i know every single song by heart. It's also just a really good movie and still manages to be relatable today even though it does have it's cheesy 2000s moments. Love it
I was 15 when Juno came out in select theaters. I remember being so excited for it and taking one of my best friends to see it at the only indie movie theater in town. I don’t think I understood all of the concepts at the time but it definitely had an impact on me. I still love the film and named my dog after the film.
This movie captures being a teen in that period of time really well
Perhaps the start of the movie has such crude / cringe language at the beginning as this represents the juvenile state the main character is in, and after she becomes pregnant everything has to change, and so does the movie.
I remember seeing this in theaters. OLD. Straight to eBay for a burger phone.
I love your analysis on film. I want to be a filmmaker myself, and you are a writing inspiration to me!
That is insanely flattering and life affirming, thank you!
I hate all things baby and pregnancy- related, but I love this movie.
Same
Get help
@@egordonliddy697Chill out, edgelord
Why is that you hate woman?
I love the quirky dialogue in the movies, it reminds me of someone I know.
Juno is one of my all time favorite movies. A staple in my collection! 😍
In 1984, I had a friend, a fellow sailor in the Navy who I was stationed with and worked with. She claims she became pregnant during her first intercourse, and she decided to place her baby for adoption. She chose a couple who agreed to adopt her baby before it was born. She gave birth to her son, and right there at the delivery, the adoptive parents changed their minds. So, my friend kept her son and raised him as a single mother. Watching Juno, I remembered my friend, I remembered sitting in her living room, my ears clanging because her little boy crept behind me on the sofa and boxed my ears. We had a falling out after she slept with a guy I was dating, I said in very Juno-esque fashion, "You two can have each other." after he called me, trying to apologize for it. I was happy for the adoptive mother character in the film, how she in the end was allowed to adopt Juno's baby as a single mother who proved that she could be as independent as Juno's personality was.
This movie came out when I was a junior in high school, and I even remember seeing it in theaters with my friends during winter break. Its not my favorite film, but it’s weirdly nostalgic for me. Whenever I watch it, I’m instantly transported back to high school in all of its late 2000’s glory 😂 There was even a couple at my school who dressed as Juno and Paulie for Halloween senior year.
I just watched the movie as a 24 year old who’s pregnant and not keeping it and I honestly relate to it.
Juno was the first film I'd seen in my teenage years that was very progressive and formative despite not being pregnant or in any kind of sexual relationship. It had quite an impact for being such a fantastic movie for its time (and even beyond). The main character is witty, and spunky while being emotionally vulnerable that made her really endearing and approachable. I can never look at Tic Tacs the same way ever again...
I never really thought about her wit as a coping mechanism, but I really enjoyed her charisma though
Kimya Dawson is amazing at song writing and did amazing at matching the music to the movie
i was blown away seeing that you don’t have like a million subscribers, keep this video up, you came up in my recommended with your ahs video and i’ve watched like 6 of your vids in a row now
Juno is by far, my favorite movie of all time. I have such strong feelings about it that I have only watched it once and could never find the courage to watch it again.
This is one of those movies that is not a forever favorite BUT holds a nostalgia forever when you view it or remember it..i was 16 when i viewed it.
While I *was* in the right age range for this movie, I was 14. But I remember not liking it because I bought into the purity culture and felt it was cringey to have teen pregnancy be a neutral, main focus of the film. But I watched it a few years later. I don't remember when, but I think I was around 18? I once again in my life, regret not watching it when it actually came out. 😂
It *does* start out as annoying, but also does quickly grow on me. Even when I was "protesting" the movie I was *absolutely* *enthralled* with the soundtrack! 🥰 I also agree, it felt weird that the adoptive mom felt very one deminisional.
Fantastic movie. Even named our family dog Juno (RIP, best dog ever)
Cant wait for your channel to grow keep up the great work! have you ever thought about talking about the perks of being a wallflower? I find it doesn’t get as much attention ad it deserves. it’s a great potrayal of high school life.
Thanks so much! I won't make any promises, but there's definitely a chance I'll get around to talking about Perks of Being a Wallflower someday.
@@meeptop that’s all i could ask for and continue that grind!!
I love Juno. I just rewatched it recently. I like to do a six degrees thing when I spend a day watching films, so I was either gonna watch Jennifer’s Body or Hard Candy next. I opted w/ Hard Candy and the parallels between Mark and Juno and Jeff and Hayley… Juno and Hayley both even wear a red hoodie.
I was talking to my girl about this movie just the other day and one thing that stood out was the soundtrack. Incredible. I was about to move to Canada for grad school from Australia when this movie dropped.
My wife walked down the isle to Barry Louis Polisar's "All I want is you" and I like to play that for her whenever she's down to help cheer her up. I know it's a bit cliche to say but it's our song 😊. This film is absolutely worth remembering and it will always have a very warm spot in my heart.
When Juno came out I was 17, so I identified with the teen characters. I rewatched it recently, now in my mid 30s, so I saw myself (or a way way worse version of myself) in the Jason Bateman character - but I also aspire to be as sweet and supportive as J.K. Simmons' character when I am slightly older still. I think a film that gives you something different over the course of over a decade can definitely be said to be hold up.
I watched Juno when it came out on DVD at my mother’s Starbucks store at 8 years old. She didn’t know how to talk to my twin brother and I about sex, and the twee-ness was incredibly appealing to boot. I watched it about twenty times before literally doing drag as Juno during Halloween.
It’s certainly one of a few films that marked a shift in a certain comedic sensibility around that time. I’m happy that Elliott has found peace from that time.
I'll have to take your word on Juno holding up because I remember seeing it in the theater due to the massive hype and how my audience laughed just once. And it's been too long to even remember what line/scene it was. But I do remember the disappointment and bewilderment I had leaving the screening that the movie had been praised to the heavens when I felt every line, character and situation was as forced as it was overwrought. And I've felt that way about every film Diablo Cody has written. It's why I was devastated when I found out she was writing the Alanis Morissette musical (my favorite artist of all time) and that the eventual criticisms were that it was over yet underwritten. But she won a Tony just like she won an Oscar for Juno. It's amazing how she, imo, continues to fail upwards. So, I'll just take your word that it's still essential viewing but just watching this video gave me the same sense of cringe I originally felt in the theater. Not because your take is wrong. You have stated your opinion with clarity and finesse, but because the clips reminded me why I vowed to never watch the movie again and even recemented that stance. Still, I'm new to your channel and am loving your content even if I don't always agree. You have a bright future and just be patient because you will eventually get the views and subscribers you deserve!
you dont have to love diablo cody's style! it's okay if it's not for you.
Instead of being adamant about taking their word for it, why not just watch it again. It's a pretty breezy ninety-six minutes.
I generally really love the first 10 minutes. I don't know there's just something about it that just screams take a little nap lolll
Amazing video, too many channels these days need to make video essays 20mins+.glad to be here before you blow up
the part where juno and bleeker argue in the hallway is one of my favorite scenes of all time
Juno is a wonderful film , with a quick clever script and fantastic performances all round. Loved it. Still do.
I’m always caught off guard by how few subscribers you have
Small creator hell is real, and very difficult to climb out of lmao. That's why I appreciate your support, as always!
Wowowowow, I just found your channel 30 mins ago through one of ur AHS reviews and EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. It's always aligned with how i feel about the show or movie. I don't personally look for reviewers that have the same opinion as me cause i like to challenge myself on how i view stuff but your editing & your points are just too good, gotta sub :)
I have some video suggestions you should try doing some reviews on, The batman or joker or maybe some obscure early 2000's movies or shows.
Super excited to see what you make next! :D
I just watched Juno last night. It’s on the free Utube movies right now. I loved the movie. ❤️🖤❤️
for some odd reason this is my favorite fucking movie. it’s so damn cute
My mum and I loved Juno when it came out. Especially my mum! At the time, she was a university lecturer teaching student midwives. She would steal my DVD (with my permission! 😂) to discuss with them early pregnancy symptoms. All the because of the "Are your nipples real brown?" girl 🤣🤣🤣
I think that having that lack of character development for the adoptive mother was incredibly important to the story. We never get to know her because the entire world is built around the perspective that Juno can see. We're sort of getting glimpses of the world but with a thinly veneered lens that shows us Juno's perspective. She never gets to know the adoptive mother very well. So we never get to know the adoptive mother very well. It provides us with the insight that she's giving her child to a stranger that she really never gets to know.
What I find funny about the film is the protagonist's name which is Juno. She was named after a Roman goddess associated with family, marriage, and fertility. Her Greek equivalent is Hera 😂.
Juno was the movie that prompted my mom to give me "the talk"
My older sister made me sit in the room with her when she watched it when I was anywhere from 5-8 years old. Clearly too young to understand the dialogue, implications, and storytelling of the film, it was boring to me. That being said, I’ve thought about it a lot now and then over the years and have always wanted to rewatch it. I was confused while watching the movie, but it was still impactful to my developing brain, both in soundtrack and imagery. I still think about the one on one conversations Juno would have with the adoptive father in the film. The tension and uncomfortableness really stood out to me. I don’t remember the ending of the film. Looking even more forward to rewatching it now that I’m in my twenties, thanks for the recommendation
I'm 17 ( so like one when the movie came out lol ) and only watched Juno yesterday ( though I'd seen clips of it and heard the soundtrack before ) and without the feeling of nostalgia I can with confidence say it holds up. Im surprised to see that some people think it's a pro life movie though? I don't really know if that was anyone working on the movies intentions, but it came across as the opposite to me. I feel like pro choice also encompasses the idea of women's choices in general, and being too scared/ just not wanting to get an abortion is perfectly fine ( I know that if i was in Juno's place being her age and all i would at least get cold feet at the prospect of getting an abortion, even though I'm not anti abortion or anything .. ) Abortion isn't framed as an easy way out nor is actually giving birth to the child and giving it up, to me they were both shown to be complicated, because unwanted pregnancy is just that, complicated. Also I really liked the adoptive mums character, and i feel like a lot of her characterisation was through implications, and the fact that she mirrors Juno. Juno is young and unprepared, adoptive mother ( I've forgotten her name lol ) feels like the role is meant for her, but isn't blindly running into it, if anything she's overly prepared and excited ( if a bit restrained bc of the prior experience ) - she's good with kids, is financially stable and all. I think she appears slightly distant because Juno is maintaining that distance, since she wants nothing to do with the baby's life. Anyway I've written too much and forgot if i had a point
My girlfriend showed me this movie and idk what it is about it but it's just a total vibe. I think it's the setting and the indie music and vaguely nostalgic and ever so slightly care free existence the characters have which is no doubt due to them being in high school but still it's one of those movies that makes me wanna exist in their world even i don't wanna be directly tied to what's going on. The best thing I can compare the feelings to is when I played the game Life is strange. That game had that same awkward dialogue you mentioned from the first 10 minutes and idk I know people tend to cringe at it but I like that the characters talk like that lol. It adds to the charm.
I'm not sure if this matters anymore but as I read through Elliot's book he spoke about how refreshing playing Juno was. He then wrote about how awful promo for the movie was extremely sad when the shooting ended because of how much he enjoyed playing the character while closted. I'm not sure how many people know about that and how gratifying it was for him at the time.
She's not a dude..she's a sad women
5:30 big shout out to mila tequila who has a video essay in this subject
great video!! ❤️ i love juno and I love how Diablo Cody's movies have aged
Great movie, way ahead of its time. Ellen Page's performance was amazing.
this movie is perfect for me cause the first 10 minutes is my favorite part. I've never seen a movie with such a distinct vibe from dialogue alone. its just so charming to me, i know people say its cringe but thats the personality of film and its why i love it
Great movie, i recommend it to everyone i know. It's such a joy.
Among the best of XXI Century..that's it..I miss real Ellaine..😳🥺😢
This video is really helpful for me, I’m writing an essay on Juno for my English class and this gave me the motivation to actually start working on it after procrastinating the whole weekend lol
All I can remember about this movie is Elliot Page before transitioning and hamburger phone, it's a product of the 2000s but still worth watching
I really enjoy your video essays, I am subscribed after watching your ahs ones, Scott pilgrim and now this. I enjoy the effort you put into these videos and the details and opinions you share. It is really thought provoking. I spent most of my drive home last night reflecting on your viewpoints on AHS. I really enjoyed it, even if I love that media with all my heart. I hope you soon blow up. (View and subs wise, not irl.)
I’m 14 and this movie was a masterpiece and I cried a bit, they don’t movies like these anymore. Might as well watch 2000s movies
I watched this today for like the 5th time and it’s wonderful as the first time! I am just realizing tho that Mark was a bit of a perv cause he was clearly flirting with juno who was only 16.
My little sister is named Juno after this movie
We named our daughter after this movie. Its a great name.
Love the Silent Hill soundtrack subtly playing in the background👍
I loved this movie. It was very good and very funny.
If you liked Page's on screen BFF played by Olivia Thirlby, then you have to watch her in "Just Before I Go".
I loved this movie when it came out, especially Ellen Page and the soundtrack. Great movie.
*elliot
@@popgirlyprima Elliot wasn't in the movie when I watched it.
@@lcdubs7847 so? its his name
@@ahypocriticalorange I didn't know it was his name when I saw the movie. Guess what? Neither did he. Because he didn't exist. And the movie wouldn't quite be the same if Elliot had been in it, now would it?
@@lcdubs7847 a lot of people referring back to when a now married person was in a role would call them by their newer last name, if you get what i mean, so i dont understand why you wouldn't call him elliot. plus, elliot knew at the time that he wanted to transition and become a man, so the idea of elliot existed at the time. its a sign of respect to refer back to them as elliot instead of disregarding it
It’s my favorite movie of all time 🤷♀️
another banger, same old same old, keep it up
The questionable moments namly Juno and Mark were intentional. It's a good show of how pretory behavior can go unoticed by a teen until it's too late. Luckily, juno got out of it okay. I watched this as a teen, and I can say it went over my head. Now that I am older, i can say Mark and Juno are a causenary tale, teach your teens to find the suttle actions of a preditor when an adult wants to be friends with them. As most often, the adult is being predatory.
I disagree. He is not a predator he is jus not ready to be a dad because he is still a 40 yo teenager
@@viarnay Look at the slow dance scene. He's questioning why Juno is there and Juno says she just wants to hang out. Mark doesn't outright say it but implies that there is a romantic connection. I don't think he's being predatory intentionally but he is acknowledging that he has romantic feelings for a teenager I would call that predatory. Not purposely, as he's someone who is living in the past trying to relive his youth.
@@cleep14 He is a 40 yo lad that play an expensive electric guitar, read comics, watch movies..but does not have a job apparently..
@@viarnay he does have a job he makes jingles for a living. That's why they have a big fancy house. Nowhere in my argument did I say he doesn't have a job.
Great video, it definitively deserves more view
More evidence that Jason Reitman is an underrated director.
Our pregnant actor was in another wild movie called “ HARD CANDY”.
The 13 year old turning the tables on a grown man picking up underage girl thru online chats then bringing them back to his place.
Elliot Page is a sweetheart. He was so good in Juno and it's one of my favorite indie movies.
I also love Juno, but what is wrong with you? The first 10 minutes are so fun and witty!!
How could a man portray a teenage girls struggles so well? It baffles the mind, the man who played Juno just melts into the role so thoroughly you cant barely even tell its a man. I mean when I look at Juno, I see nothing but a girl/young woman, not even a hint of masculinity. Stunning.
Was that sarcasm ?
@@rach101 how very dare you!
I love this movie
My daughter is named Juno.
I feel like all this is a analogy for your ex girlfriend at the time lol good review 👍
I love Juno.
I never understood why Elliot page accused the Last of Us game of ripping off her likeness until I saw this movie... I mean seriously junos character is essentially Ellie but heterosexual lol. I don't think they ripped her likeness off intentionally or anything but the similarities are incredible.
i had to watch this in class and i thought it was pretty fun other than the sometimes super corny dialogue
I almost wanted to turn the movie off the first 10 minutes but glad I did not, it turned out to be decent.
My cousin hated this movie cause he said something about them being annoying hipsters. Then proceeded to turn into said hipster years later
Do you really think page break out film was there break out film I thought it was Hard candy
My thoughts exactly! It was definitely hard candy for me.
This was the movie that gave widespread fame. Hard candy was not nearly as big of a success. Fantastic movie though
I'm a trans guy, and I was pregnant as I found my identity. It was nightmarish. Elliott gives me so much... comfort, as a human that exists. I hope he's healed from this experience, and I hope he will someday be something he can look back on without pain.
This movie definitely doesn't age well for me because the pregnancy isn't really shown to have struggle, it's just talked about, and the Juno character in particular is unbearable. They're like New Girl's main character times 10 but smug. Yes, Jason Bates character is a creep and idiot but his character isn't the lead and praised. Juno on the other hand treats people kind of crappy.
Yes.
Best Teen Movie
Mark was a creep.
The damn movie made me rethink my ideas about abortion.. I'm pro-life since then..🙄
I just watched this for the first time I honestly don’t get it I don’t think this is a good film it is okay wouldn’t rewatch juno is not funny she’s kind of annoying I feel like films can be simple and meaningful but it felt shallow 2/5
a movie.... video uploaded in 60 fps
Juno sucked. It was just everything the public wanted at the time.