 The
official screenplay book tie-in to the highly acclaimed movie from Fox
Searchlight Pictures, written by Diablo Cody (author of Candy Girl) and
directed by Jason Reitman (Thank You For Smoking), tells the story of a
confidently frank teenage girl who calls the shots with a nonchalant
cool and an effortless attitude as she journeys through an emotional
nine-month adventure into adulthood.
Synopsis
While
most girls at Dancing Elk are updating their MySpace page or shopping
at the mall, Juno is a whip-smart Minnesota teen living by her own
rules. A typically boring afternoon becomes anything but when Juno
decides to have sex with the charmingly unassuming Bleeker (Michael
Cera). Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, she and best friend Leah
(Olivia Thirlby) hatch a plan to find Juno's unborn baby the perfect
set of parents courtesy of the local Penny Saver. They set their sights
on Mark and Vanessa Loring (Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner), an
affluent suburban couple who are longing to adopt their first child.
Luckily, Juno has the support of her dad and stepmother (J.K. Simmons
and Allison Janney). After the initial shock that their daughter has
been sexually active with the unlikely "virile" Bleeker, the family
bands together to help Juno. Dad Mac accompanies Juno to size up the
prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are not a couple of
"wing nuts" while stepmother Bren provides emotional support as Juno
fights the prejudices of underage pregnancy. As Juno moves closer and
closer to her due date, the veneer of Mark and Vanessa's idyllic life
starts to show signs of cracking. While fall becomes winter and winter
turns to spring, Juno's physical changes mirror her personal growth.
With a fearless intellect far removed from the usual teen angst, Juno
conquers her problems head-on, displaying a youthful exuberance both
smart and unexpected.
In
addition to the complete script, this Newmarket Shooting Script®
book includes a foreword by director Jason Reitman, an exclusive
introduction by Diablo Cody, a color photo section, and the complete
cast and crew credits.
Reviews
"A fresh, unusually intelligent comedy with dialogue so quick and funny you feel the actors are performing it on a high wire."
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"Juno boasts some of the most viciously sarcastic dialogue since Heathers."
Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out New York
"A funny, savvy, feel-good comedy that defies expectations at every turn."
Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter
The Shooting Script®
Foreword by Jason Reitman
Introduction by Diablo Cody
Screenplay by Diablo Cody
Paperback $18.95, published February 2008, ISBN: 978-1-55704-802-8
120 Pages
7 x 9 1/4
12 Color Photographs
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