Juno succeeds both as a comedy and a drama. It is successful as a relatively realistic portrayal of what a (albeit very witty) teenage pregnant girl trying to give her baby away for adoption might go through. It never downplays the seriousness of this situation but remains funny and entertaining at the same time - quite a feat. The lead actress, Ellen Page, is excellent, as is the script. The supporting cast is also solid, with Michael Cera playing the awkward teenage male to perfection once again. Overall, a very good movie.
Oscar Outlook
Juno is getting hype for a Best Picture nomination, as well as Best Actress and Supporting Actress. It also will be a contender for original screenplay. Like Little Miss Sunshine its status as lighter than its competition could help it in the Best Picture category, at least for receiving a nomination. Page seems a lock for a nomination and Jennifer Garner has a chance for her first as well, though her competition is going to be really tough.
Predictions
Best Picture nomination
Best Actress nomination for Page
Best Original Sceenplay Win - this seems like the typical comedy with a serious side (like Sideways or Little Miss Sunshine) that will get lose for Best Picture but succeed in screenplay.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Juno - 8.0
Juno succeeds both as a comedy and a drama. It is successful as a relatively realistic portrayal of what a (albeit very witty) teenage pregnant girl trying to give her baby away for adoption might go through. It never downplays the seriousness of this situation but remains funny and entertaining at the same time - quite a feat. The lead actress, Ellen Page, is excellent, as is the script. The supporting cast is also solid, with Michael Cera playing the awkward teenage male to perfection once again. Overall, a very good movie.
Oscar Outlook
Juno is getting hype for a Best Picture nomination, as well as Best Actress and Supporting Actress. It also will be a contender for original screenplay. Like Little Miss Sunshine its status as lighter than its competition could help it in the Best Picture category, at least for receiving a nomination. Page seems a lock for a nomination and Jennifer Garner has a chance for her first as well, though her competition is going to be really tough.
Predictions
Best Picture nomination
Best Actress nomination for Page
Best Original Sceenplay Win - this seems like the typical comedy with a serious side (like Sideways or Little Miss Sunshine) that will get lose for Best Picture but succeed in screenplay.
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I think we mostly agree, but I don't think I can give something an 8 if I never want to watch it again. 8 is "I'd buy this on DVD" territory in my book, and I'm not even sure if I'd stop and watch for 5 minutes on HBO if I was sitting and flipping channels in my underwear on a Sunday afternoon.
I'm pretty sure I'd watch it again on HBO if nothing else is on, though not sure if I'd buy it on DVD. I liked your Garden State comparison, and I actually liked Garden State more on subsequent viewings, so maybe the same will be true of Juno.
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