Juno the Movie

Greetings:

When the movie Juno first came out I had no interest in seeing it. A movie about a pregnant teenager just didn't sound all that interesting. This weekend I ended up seeing the movie and loved it.

Juno is an excellent study in human behavior. The movie focuses on Juno, the teenager that gets pregnant, but the movie allows the other characters the opportunity to react to her situation as well. Although I am not sure everyone would have the support and understanding Juno had, the movie demonstrated that it can happen.

I had two favorite scenes in the movie and both included Juno's stepmother. Although Juno and the stepmother had a some what strained relationship, when the time called for it the stepmother was right there standing up for Juno. I found those to be the most touching scenes of the movie.

I also loved the ending. A little bit of a surprise but again a great look into the human experience.

I would recommend seeing the movie. It is well directed and had some great scenes where you really have to pay attention to what the director is trying to get across.

If you can catch this on HBO do it. Or put it on your Netflix list. It is worth a couple hours.

Cinema Coaching - although this movie doesn't provide a lot of coaching fodder there is one great coaching lesson to be learned. The biggest lesson I got from the movie is that choices = consequences. Yes Juno is 16 and doesn't think things through, she does learn that everything that you do has a consequence. That consequence usually leads to more consequences and that they can't always be controlled. Also what you do often has an impact on other people, either those you know or don't know and that you have to take responsibility for that. Juno learned the hard way that decisions often lead to more, and often much more difficult, decisions.

I tell my clients that before taking any action, stop, think and act. Often just the act of stopping will give you a chance to gain perspective. If you have enough wits about you ask, "What is the worst thing that can happen and can I live with it?" The answer to that question will tell you if you want to proceed.

Here's to taking Action,

Rachelle