By Christina Spines
Entertainment Weekly
February 8, 2008
I read an article, Juno Nation, in Entertainment Weekly. It is about the blow up of the teen movie, Juno, which no one saw coming. The author, Christine Spine, points out that Ellen Page, aka Juno, has created an on screen female hero that hasn't been seen before. Spine says that Juno is the first female antihero who is empowered by her differences. She compares Juno to other rebellious, not your average girl characters, such as Ally Sheedy in 'The Breakfast Club.' Sheedy's character is an outcast and her oddness holds her back she even changes to be more of a "pretty" girl. However, Juno's quirks make her the strongest character in the movie.
Everyone can identify with Juno, Whether it be wanting to be more outspoken and witty like her or purely understanding Juno's outlook on life, there is something about this character that attracts so many people to this movie.
Spines focuses on the fact that Ellen Page brings so much to the chracter which is why the movie is such a success. Page even helped create ideas for the character's wardrobe and added in her own lingo like "fo-shizz."
This piece of writing is great because it is entertaining and realy explains why Juno became a phenomenon. It is a brilliant movie. It has a serious message but is portrayed in a comical light making it enjoyable for so many different types of people.
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