Jenny & Juno Reviews

90%

There is something very charming about this film which tells the story of two fifteen-year olds, Jenny and Juno, who fall in love and, after a night spent together, end up having to face up to the reality of Jenny having become pregnant. Their love, from beginning to end, is very innocent - Juno’s "That can happen?" reaction to Jenny telling him she is pregnant from "that one time at your house" says it all - but it is also very sincere, pure and sweet, which is why one will quickly find oneself cheering for this couple.

Jenny and Juno do not have the life experience to fully grasp all the implications (and complications) of what they are dealing with, but they also do not have any of prejudices. They initially hide the pregnancy from everyone, and tackle the problem themselves by taking care of each other - whether that is by Juno ransacking his family fridge for healthy food to bring to Jenny, or by sneaking glimpses of maternity classes. By the time their parents finally find out, Jenny and Juno’s trust and love in each other is strong and reveals they may better equipped to face up to the situation than perhaps their families. They have decided they want this child, want to raise it well and will do everything in their means to make it happen. This does not mean that they can do it alone, but their approach somehow seems more sensible than the solutions the shocked parents are trying to devise to save face rather than support the young couple.

Yes, "Jenny and Juno" views teenage pregnancy through rather rose-coloured glasses and the ending is a little rushed, but it’s a heartwarming film and Jenny and Juno are absolutely lovely.

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