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colormw
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Totally agree with you, I think the message was very positive, to concentrate on the vulgarity was missing the message.
Most teens would relate much better to Juno than to Bella
( although that was a good movie).
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Most teens would relate much better to Juno than to Bella
( although that was a good movie).
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KCtheMommy
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No it was a closed adoption.
It also shows a good side to not “selling” your baby, but finding them a loving home on principal.
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KCtheMommy
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My favorite line is in the beginning of the film when she takes the pregnancy test. It’s positive and she starts shaking it/ snapping it, as if it’ll erase the second line. The convenience store clerk looks at her and says:
“That aint no Etch-a-Sketch – that’s one doodle that can’t be undid home-skillet!”
We actually own the movie. If you watch it more than once you catch a lot more you may have missed previously. It’s a good story and a good message.
“That aint no Etch-a-Sketch – that’s one doodle that can’t be undid home-skillet!”
We actually own the movie. If you watch it more than once you catch a lot more you may have missed previously. It’s a good story and a good message.
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colormw
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Agreed I loved that also!My favorite line is in the beginning of the film when she takes the pregnancy test. It’s positive and she starts shaking it/ snapping it, as if it’ll erase the second line. The convenience store clerk looks at her and says:
“That aint no Etch-a-Sketch – that’s one doodle that can’t be undid home-skillet!”
We actually own the movie. If you watch it more than once you catch a lot more you may have missed previously. It’s a good story and a good message.
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Orpheus2112
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Oh, the clerk’s lines are the best. “Your eggo’s preggo.”My favorite line is in the beginning of the film when she takes the pregnancy test. It’s positive and she starts shaking it/ snapping it, as if it’ll erase the second line. The convenience store clerk looks at her and says:
“That aint no Etch-a-Sketch – that’s one doodle that can’t be undid home-skillet!”
We actually own the movie. If you watch it more than once you catch a lot more you may have missed previously. It’s a good story and a good message.
Rainn Wilson. I haven’t seen too much of the Office, but he’s good on there. I remember him most from Six Feet Under.
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nsm
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I just got finished watching the movie on demand and I thought that it was a pretty decent movie for Hollywood. I am a young married woman who is so looking forward to being pregnant, and I thought the message of the film was solid. Do I wish that they might have played the relationship between the two adoptive parents out differently? Yes. I think that in the displaying of the disinegration of their marriage was where the film was too flippant, not with Juno’s language. I knew vaguely about the film and the context and frankly was bracing myself for impact, language wise. In fact, that language was downright docile compared to the way many people talk now. Yet, in my own experience of being a teen (which was not that long ago) I found that most girls did not openly admit that they were sexually active, even if they were. There is still a certain type of stigma attached to teenaged sex and girls can be vicious enforcers of that code (I loved the comment about the stink eye).
I really liked that Juno did not speak out of two sides of its mouth - aka, Juno should keep the baby because it is an equal human being but she should be “punished” by her parents for getting pregnant in the first place. This fear drives many women to go against their consciences and have abortions. Being pregnant for any woman is a very vulnerable time, it is a time that women need to be nurtured and loved by their families not “punished.”
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richardwy
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Just saw it last night over at some friends’ house. Celebrating a gal’s birthday. None of them Catholic nor religious. They liked it.
The person I quote is right.
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eashearer
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Wow, lots of good discussion here about the movie…I think that’s fabulous. My husband and I had Juno recommended to us for many months, and just saw it last night.
I loved Ellen Page, she’s a gem. I thought the premise of the movie was awesome. I heard that it was “rough” and did a good job of “speaking to teens in their own language”. But then I watched the movie…
I was so disappointed in the content. I am 32, not a spring chicken, but not an old lady either. I must say that I have never in my life heard ANY teens (or the lewdest adults I’ve encountered) speak like that. I have 4 older brothers who were mostly “bad boys” growing up and we come from a poor family that lived in “the hood” part of the city we lived in growing up. Honestly, I’ve never heard half of the trashy dialogue my whole life, that I heard in 90 minutes of Juno. I understand that some teens do speak that way to each other and was in many ways true-to-life, or else it wouldn’t have been such a popular movie when it came out.
I think the biggest thing I took away from Juno is that it’s a movie for kids who are somewhat faithless and directionless in a world where so many homes are broken single-parent/remarrieds.
I applaud the idea that you have to go out and seek the lost, meet them where they are (no matter how low it may be) and speak their language. I hope and pray to our Lord and the Blessed Mother that my children never speak the vulgar, vile language and have the immature, cynical attitudes toward sex, pregnancy, motherhood, parenthood, marriage, etc. that Juno did. I’m convinced that teens/tweens/young adults *who need to hear *the positive messages Juno has (way down deep in the script) will benefit from it. I don’t believe it’s a movie that will benefit every teen.
I’m interested to hear from other moms out there who think of themselves as devoted wives, homeschooling mothers and proud proclaiming Catholics, whether or not they think Juno would be good for their kids or not. If so, why? For this mom, I’d have to say, “no way jose” in as nice terms as possible. While there is life in my body, my three kids will never be able to “relate” to Juno or virtually any of the characters in the movie…except that nice “protester” girl at the abortion clinic.I’ve heard it said that it was one of the most positive portrayals of a pro-lifer in movie history. Now that’s saying something! Bottom line for me: Juno has merit and worth for some people, but not for me or my family with solidly Catholic morals and standards. It’s just not happening.
I loved Ellen Page, she’s a gem. I thought the premise of the movie was awesome. I heard that it was “rough” and did a good job of “speaking to teens in their own language”. But then I watched the movie…
I was so disappointed in the content. I am 32, not a spring chicken, but not an old lady either. I must say that I have never in my life heard ANY teens (or the lewdest adults I’ve encountered) speak like that. I have 4 older brothers who were mostly “bad boys” growing up and we come from a poor family that lived in “the hood” part of the city we lived in growing up. Honestly, I’ve never heard half of the trashy dialogue my whole life, that I heard in 90 minutes of Juno. I understand that some teens do speak that way to each other and was in many ways true-to-life, or else it wouldn’t have been such a popular movie when it came out.
I think the biggest thing I took away from Juno is that it’s a movie for kids who are somewhat faithless and directionless in a world where so many homes are broken single-parent/remarrieds.
I applaud the idea that you have to go out and seek the lost, meet them where they are (no matter how low it may be) and speak their language. I hope and pray to our Lord and the Blessed Mother that my children never speak the vulgar, vile language and have the immature, cynical attitudes toward sex, pregnancy, motherhood, parenthood, marriage, etc. that Juno did. I’m convinced that teens/tweens/young adults *who need to hear *the positive messages Juno has (way down deep in the script) will benefit from it. I don’t believe it’s a movie that will benefit every teen.
I’m interested to hear from other moms out there who think of themselves as devoted wives, homeschooling mothers and proud proclaiming Catholics, whether or not they think Juno would be good for their kids or not. If so, why? For this mom, I’d have to say, “no way jose” in as nice terms as possible. While there is life in my body, my three kids will never be able to “relate” to Juno or virtually any of the characters in the movie…except that nice “protester” girl at the abortion clinic.I’ve heard it said that it was one of the most positive portrayals of a pro-lifer in movie history. Now that’s saying something! Bottom line for me: Juno has merit and worth for some people, but not for me or my family with solidly Catholic morals and standards. It’s just not happening.
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TexCatholic4JMJ
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I have not seen the movie, but I couldn’t agree with you more
about your assessment. I didn’t go see it (after all I am a mature
–very --adult, so it couldn’t hurt right) because I do not support
movies like that with one nickel if I can help it. I read enough
reviews and saw enough trailers to know that I would feel the way
you do.
I instead will continue to support “Bella” and other worthwhile
movies that uplift. Movies like “Bella” do not do as well as
“Juno” because the latter has more “main stream” media and
reviewers and big money supporting it.
Another big grip I have is the commercials that feature sassy
kids speaking to their parents, ah, but I’m off topic.
about your assessment. I didn’t go see it (after all I am a mature
–very --adult, so it couldn’t hurt right) because I do not support
movies like that with one nickel if I can help it. I read enough
reviews and saw enough trailers to know that I would feel the way
you do.
I instead will continue to support “Bella” and other worthwhile
movies that uplift. Movies like “Bella” do not do as well as
“Juno” because the latter has more “main stream” media and
reviewers and big money supporting it.
Another big grip I have is the commercials that feature sassy
kids speaking to their parents, ah, but I’m off topic.
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CWBetts
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Anybody seen the indy flim Juno? It is about a teeneager who gets pregnant and is given moral support from her family. The movie isn’t what I’d call a strong “Catholic” movie, but it is still refreshing all the same to see a movie about a girl who gives a child up for adoption!
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Cat
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You live and move and breathe in a different culture.
I live and move and breathe in Juno’s culture, although my family is Christian. The dialogue that I heard in Juno was actually quite tame compared to much of what I hear from kids.
The pro-family, pro-life, pro-marriage, pro-children, pro-birth, pro-babies, even pro-school messages that I heard in Juno were loud and clear and glorious. I frankly was amazed that the movie got past the Hollywood establishment, let alone won an OSCAR for Best Screenplay. It’s a miracle.
I think the reason you didn’t understand these messages is because you live in a different culture. If you were to try to talk to the people in Juno’s world, they wouldn’t understand anything you say either.
My point is that you have to come to people where they are and talk to them in their native language (without the swear words and sexual innuendos). Jesus came to earth as a man, speaking common Aramaic, not as God speaking spiritual language that no one could understand. St. Paul went to the people in other lands as a missionary and communicated to them in the culture where they were (see Mars Hill speech in Acts 17); he didn’t wait for them to come to him and speak his Jewish language and follow his Jewish customs.
I’m not criticizing you for staying in your culture. I’m just stating that you probably aren’t cut out for missionary work to cultures like Juno’s.
And no, I don’t think Juno would be appropriate for your children. Would you show them a movie in a foreign language with no subtitles? Probably not, because they wouldn’t understand it. And they won’t understand Juno. And that’s OK.
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una_ecclesia
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I am a teenager, but when I saw Juno it did not meet my expectations. I was told by many friends of mine and even my mom wanted to see it, so when I got the DVD and put it on I expected to experience what they told me… “it 's hilarious” or “Juno is a very realistic movie” etc… I just couldn’t connect with it like I did with Bella, but like a previous poster said, it might have to do with the fact that iwas raised in a certain culture or environment.
Maybe its just me, but I didn’t find it all that funny… sure it had its moments and snappy one-liners, but on the whole I stayed watching with a straight face. I only saw it once though and probably missed a few jokes… who knows, maybe this is the type of movie that gets better the more you watch it.
Another thing that bothered me was its implausible ending. Maybe it was supposed to be that way, but the fact that everything, from her relationship to her friend (whose name escapes me) to the way the parents were with her, ended absolutely perfect, did not seem to coincide with the idea that the movie was realistic. She did not even seem to learn from her experience, almost like she got away with her actions.
Once again, I’m probably alone here to, but imho the fact that she chose to give birth to the baby did not strike me as pro-life as some have mentioned. Don’t get me wrong, I liked that she chose life, and the whole thing with the finger nails and the coldness of the abortion clinic made the movie itself “pro-life”. But think about it… if she aborted the baby, what would be the point of the story? I personally thought that keeping the baby was mostly a tool to keep the story going ant to provide for the other awkward moments experienced by Juno, but then again, that’s just my opinion.
Maybe its just me, but I didn’t find it all that funny… sure it had its moments and snappy one-liners, but on the whole I stayed watching with a straight face. I only saw it once though and probably missed a few jokes… who knows, maybe this is the type of movie that gets better the more you watch it.
Another thing that bothered me was its implausible ending. Maybe it was supposed to be that way, but the fact that everything, from her relationship to her friend (whose name escapes me) to the way the parents were with her, ended absolutely perfect, did not seem to coincide with the idea that the movie was realistic. She did not even seem to learn from her experience, almost like she got away with her actions.
Once again, I’m probably alone here to, but imho the fact that she chose to give birth to the baby did not strike me as pro-life as some have mentioned. Don’t get me wrong, I liked that she chose life, and the whole thing with the finger nails and the coldness of the abortion clinic made the movie itself “pro-life”. But think about it… if she aborted the baby, what would be the point of the story? I personally thought that keeping the baby was mostly a tool to keep the story going ant to provide for the other awkward moments experienced by Juno, but then again, that’s just my opinion.
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Nordar
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UH! Not getting an abortion was the whole point of the movie, It was not put in there to keep the movie going, It was the movie!
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Cat
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I didn’t get the impression that the movie was funny. ??
The only thing I really laughed at was when Juno started labor, the family rushed out the door and the little girl was wearing her figure skating outfit–that cracked me up because that’s the way our family was and still is–everything stands still for figure skating–except labor and delivery!
But I didn’t think the dialogue was supposed to be funny. It’s just the normal way teens talk. Nothing funny about that at all. Maybe it’s not the way you or your friends talk, but it seemed just like all the teens I know.
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Nordar
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Agree it was not meant to be funny, your are right this is the way that teens talk. This movie was meant to reach teens that live in the same culture as the kids in Juno .
I think the problem that some had with the movie, or did not like it, is because they, for whatever reason do not live in the same environment as Juno. I think they have a hard time accepting any other culture, it is not their world so therefore it is not good. That is truly a shame, we live in this world and we need to understand others and how they live.
Juno gave a clear message that abortion is not the answer, so from my point of view it was a very positive message.
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una_ecclesia
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i guess that’s why… most of the people i knew thought it was funny because of certain things Juno said. I don’t really know anyone who speaks like that in the first place… I guess i’m not exposed to that like others were, and I understand that.
don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t a terrible movie… it just didn’t make the impression i thought it would. This is just my own personal opinion
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mizznicole
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Gotta say I found this movie more disturbing the more I thought about it.
I thought it was chilling to see how cavalier a grandmother (the boy’s mom) could be about her grandchild in the womb.
I thought it was chilling to see the boyfriend totally disconnected from his child, walking around the same highschool with his pregnant ex and taking some other girl to prom.
In the end, I agreed with Phyllis Schlafly, that the movie shows the total irrelevance of fatherhood.
But, the fact that it portrays a woman NOT choosing abortion is a positive step for Hollywood.
And I wouldn’t fault other Catholics if they liked the film.
I thought it was chilling to see how cavalier a grandmother (the boy’s mom) could be about her grandchild in the womb.
I thought it was chilling to see the boyfriend totally disconnected from his child, walking around the same highschool with his pregnant ex and taking some other girl to prom.
In the end, I agreed with Phyllis Schlafly, that the movie shows the total irrelevance of fatherhood.
But, the fact that it portrays a woman NOT choosing abortion is a positive step for Hollywood.
And I wouldn’t fault other Catholics if they liked the film.
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Cat
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Apparently Ms. Schlafly missed the scene where Juno asked her FATHER if couples ever stuck together and her FATHER gave her truly solid advice and her FATHER told her to stick with him. It was a very touching scene that showed the vital importance of FATHERHOOD.
And she also missed the scene at the beginning where we learn that Juno’s MOTHER deserted her husband and daughter, and Juno’s FATHER was raising his daughter and Juno’s FATHER re-married a very good woman (except for the dog thing!), and Juno’s FATHER had another child by his new wife. Sounds like Juno’s FATHER took FATHERHOOD seriously!
And she missed the scene at the delivery where Juno’s FATHER sat by her bedside “standing guard” over his daughter, and told her to come back (to the labor and delivery room) on her terms next time. And then when the FATHER of Juno’s baby walked in, Juno’s FATHER gave him a “blessing” of sorts by walking out and letting him come in and “take over” the “guard duty.”
And Ms. Schlafly missed the scene where Bleecker felt his baby kick and started crying. Sounds like a good father-feeling to me.
I think that you have to be real here. Juno’s boyfriend wasn’t quite sure where he fit in here. She gave him the message that they were “just friends.” He honored that message and tried to get involved with other girls. But he was trying to step up. He just didn’t know how.
And I personally think that Bleecker showed a great deal of responsibility by allowing his child to be given up for adoption.
As for Vanessa taking the child as a single mom (after her jerk husband left her)–what was the alternative? Letting Juno keep the baby? Teenage mom?
There’s so much more. No time for me to post it.
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Nordar
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queen_anne78
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i love this movie. it’s totally one of my favs. i thought it was HILARIOUS personally. 
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The script and acting were incredible.
Mizznicole, I understood from the film that the grandmother (Paulie Bleaker’s mom) did not know that the baby was Paulie’s…there is some dialogue between him and Juno where she tells him that her parents have agreed not to tell his parents.
I found that Paulie’s cluelessness but obvious love for Juno was realistic…that he didn’t know what to do in that situation…he sums it up himself beautifully when he says the line about “being pregnant means a baby when their moms and teachers get pregnant.” Whether Diablo Cody meant to or not, I feel like the film comments on this culture of sex being disconnected from babies…that teens are surprised to find them selves pregnant despite their pregnancy-inducing behavior.
:shrug:The script and acting were incredible.
Mizznicole, I understood from the film that the grandmother (Paulie Bleaker’s mom) did not know that the baby was Paulie’s…there is some dialogue between him and Juno where she tells him that her parents have agreed not to tell his parents.
I found that Paulie’s cluelessness but obvious love for Juno was realistic…that he didn’t know what to do in that situation…he sums it up himself beautifully when he says the line about “being pregnant means a baby when their moms and teachers get pregnant.” Whether Diablo Cody meant to or not, I feel like the film comments on this culture of sex being disconnected from babies…that teens are surprised to find them selves pregnant despite their pregnancy-inducing behavior.
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