A tip from a friend about a pro-life film sent me hunting for Juno.
I was delighted with my discovery. The humorous quirkiness of Juno, rated PG-13, appears to be matched by its heart.
The basics -- director, writer, cast and more -- on this film about a pregnant teen's dilemma and choice can be found on The Internet Movie Data Base, here.
Juno speaks for itself in the movie's trailer provided by IMDB. It spoke so clearly to me that I laughed and cried while watching it.
Treat yourself to a peek at Juno; see its 2:30 minute trailer, here.
Juno, now under limited release in the United States, counts among it mounting accomplishments three 2007 film awards. It was an Official Selection at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Telluride [Colorado] Film Festival. Juno also won the Stockholm Film Festival's Audience Award. Bet there will be more to come.
Hopefully, this pleasantly pro-life film will be opening soon in theaters everywhere.
(c) 2007 Marybeth T. Hagan
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Yes, it's great that she chooses adoption over abortion, but this movie is a COMEDY about a YOUNG GIRL getting pregnant! It's NOT a funny issue! This movie is rated PG-13 and I can't believe we're going to let 13-, 14-, 15- and 16- year old girls watch this movie! The last thing we need is to give young teenage girls even a hint that there is anything humorous about getting pregnant as a teenager. It can be both physically dangerous for them as well as emotionally devastating - even if they do choose adoption. I don't understand why other people don't see this.