"Juneo" is unique in that it uses a relaxed and ridiculous way to present a topic that ordinary American directors don't want to deal with: unintended pregnancies and abortions among teenagers. In that country that advertises humanitarianism, this is obviously an embarrassing and anachronistic topic. And the film succeeded in dispelling the audience's disgusting emotions, and very cleverly shifted people's perspective to thinking about true feelings and love, responsibility and growth. Humming softly in the fresh and graceful guitar sound, like the autumn at the beginning of the film, the wind and clouds are light, and the youthful years flow quietly like flowing water. Obviously, this is not the self-perceived world of adolescents, but an adult's observation and review of the growth of adolescents. Therefore, the film is like the heroine Juno showing maturity beyond her age, with a sense of security and tranquility, and even a trace of sadness from the past. This is mainly reflected in the film’s nostalgic and rhythmic soundtrack. . Of course, it does not hinder the film’s unique sense of comedy. In fact, the comedy atmosphere of "Juneo" comes from the sad emotion of the "stupid things" done by adults to adolescence. The comic-style picture processing form, the colorful setting and the witty and era-filled dialogue present a pleasing and funny visual feast for the audience. The four seasons of the year passed quietly, and youth stopped abruptly at a certain moment.
The success of "Juneo" is largely attributed to the excellent performance of the heroine Alan Page. Her interpretation of Juno has a weird and charming temperament. On the one hand, it is eccentric and has a unique set of the world. Cognition. The shot of sitting in front of her boyfriend Pauli's house wearing sunglasses and smoking cigarettes is uncontrollable. In Juno's eyes, Pauli and Mark and Vanessa who are preparing to adopt his children are under his control. On the other hand, Juno also showed the childishness and sillyness of his own age, including vacillation when dealing with pregnancy problems, clever and easy-to-see lies, etc., and used a hamburger-shaped telephone to consult about abortion in the bedroom. After pregnancy, she still chews on junk food and seeks out all kinds of happy families in her own eyes, which are all signs of Juno's immaturity. The bitter fruit planted in adolescence does not come from lust, like adults, but more from curiosity about sex. The process of tasting the forbidden fruit between Juno and Pauli has thus become a peculiar experience of youth growth. Pregnancy is tantamount to a farce, and people's strange eyes and ridiculous ridicule are all ignored. Juno survived firmly, even if she was so incompatible with others when she was walking on the street with a big belly, she was still able to move forward calmly. The cuteness of Juno is that she has always been a maverick and full of responsibility girl. She gave up the idea of abortion, but had to face the reality of being unable to support her children and continuing her studies, and eventually had to hand her children to Wa. Raised by Nessa. Juno is actually not as smart as she thought. She could not foresee the impact of pregnancy on herself and others, nor could she guess that the seemingly loving couple who was preparing to adopt their children was actually full of contradictions. . Pregnancy allowed Juno to experience a socialization process. When she drove away from Mark’s house in tears, it meant that she had completely walked out of the ivory tower dream, and that was the moment when she gained self-awareness.
Through the change of seasons, the film alludes to the growth of the characters, and the bits and pieces in life appear interesting and full of humor. This is not to say that "Juneo" takes the issue of pregnancy as insignificant. On the contrary, the subtle changes in the rhythm of life reveal that there are some precious little flavors in it, such as parental care, friend help, lover support, and so on. It is this unique love and true feeling that makes Juno's pregnancy a thought-provoking story rather than an irreversible disaster. The ending of the film is not perfect, but it leaves everyone with a choice. Family tolerance and understanding have become the warmest harbor for young people to grow up. A kind of maternal love tolerates everyone’s shortcomings and shortcomings, from Juno’s stepmother to Vanessa and even Juno himself. Show the broad mind and sacrifice spirit unique to women. Mark, who claims to be not ready to be a father, and Poly, who is stupid and incomprehensible, are among forgiven. Maybe it takes a price to grow up. Youth matures with too much helplessness and compromise. Some things are left in the past forever, but people keep moving forward. After all, existence is hope. Live happily every day and don’t let everyone down. Expectation and care.
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