Being a product of the 20th Century and having lived through the 1960's, 70's, 80's and 90's, the movie "Juno" about teenage pregnancy came as a complete shock. Mostly because this film portrays the topic of teenage pregnancy in a comedic and positive fashion. "Juno" makes it an "okay" type of thing where no one in the movie has a problem with Juno, a teenager attending High School, becoming knocked up by her boyfriend. Even the High School allows Juno to attend the full nine months of pregnancy. Never expected throughout my lifetime to view anything like this movie!

To continue the shock value that I experienced, "Juno" is rated PG-13 which means minors 13 years of age and older may watch this. What does this say about the 21st Century society? That teenage pregnancy is acceptable and society should be supportive, help them through it? That being a teenager and pregnant is the fad thing to do? These seem to be the messages of this film.

"Juno" even received in 2008 an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Completely unbelievable! Am I the only one with a problem with teenage pregnancy being glamorized, shown as acceptable for teens?

"Juno" further portrays how the teenager becomes a surrogate mother. The character's best friend Leah helps Juno find the perfect affluent yuppie couple who want a baby in the Penny Saver. (Give me a break! Unbelievable!) Together Juno and Leah inform Juno's parents who take the fact that their daughter is pregnant very calmly and supportive. The complete opposite of any parents I know, including myself (I am a mother and grandmother), would have reacted. They did not seem the slightest bit taken aback by Juno's news. Her father even supportively takes Juno to visit the couple she found in the Penny Saver, acting as if this sort of thing happens all the time with teenage girls. Amazing!

"Juno" released in 2007 was listed as a "comedy" for genre. I did not laugh or smile throughout the entire movie. I stared at the screen horrified viewing the hip acceptable method of teenage pregnancy. This film showed how a teenager does not have to be responsible; can simply become pregnant and give the baby away to someone else thereby eliminating the responsibility factor. I could not believe someone would actually write this particular script for the movie "Juno". It made the issue of teenage pregnancy seem easy and not a problem. Incredible!

The cast mix and acting was superb. The technical and detail aspects of the movie were well done. The cast included: Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner, Olivia Thirlby, Allison Janney, and J.K. Simmons.These actors were simply doing as Director Jason Reitman and script instructed. I did not find fault with their performances.

"Juno" is available on DVD. The movie is 1 hour 32 minutes in length. Do not recommend anyone under 18 years of age viewing this movie. Gives the wrong messages to any minor.