Juno (2007)

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Juno, a whip-smart teen, confronts an unplanned pregnancy by her classmate Bleeker. With the help of her hot best friend Leah, Juno finds her unborn child a "perfect" set of parents: an affluent suburban couple, Mark and Vanessa, longing to adopt. Luckily, Juno has the total support of her parents as she faces some tough decisions, flirts with adulthood and ultimately figures out where she belongs.
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Paulie Bleeker
Vanessa Loring
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Bren MacGuff
Mac MacGuff
Gerta Rauss
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Steve Rendazo
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"One of the year's best" has been used a lot lately, but Juno is just that. The punky yet tender dramedy has it all, including arguably the most promising actress, writer and director.

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Juno pulls no tricks, opening with teenage sex that leads to pregnancy, which would be a shocking climax for most movies. And Juno (Ellen Page) pulls no punches: The offbeat Minnesota teen and unexpectedly expectant mother simply cannot bite her acidic tongue. But as Juno comes to terms with her pregnancy,… Continued

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rating  PETER TRAVERS - December 13, 2007

There's a special kick that comes in finding a new star. So step up, Ellen Page, and take your bows. You won't find a sass queen around who can touch Page as Juno MacGuff, a pregnant sixteen-year-old with a smart mouth that won't quit. Page (Hard Candy) has the rare knack of being brutal and funny simultaneously. Her flow of quips and put-downs comes courtesy of debuting screenwriter Diablo Cody, another find. I'd also include director Jason Reitman, son of Ivan, in the newbie box, for making… Continued