10 Best Comedy Movie Characters Of The 21st Century

While many comedies thrive in the messy lives of teenagers, very rarely does a film try and tackle something as serious as teen pregnancy. Even though the 2007 film slate was crowded with accidental pregnancy storylines, only Juno sought to shed light on the issue in a young adult setting. Making such a premise work in a comedic sense is no easy feat, yet the writers managed to pull it off. Producing a wholesome story with plenty of laughs along the way.

Moving away from the obvious choices, Juno comes to the decision that her child will be put up for adopting, rather than facing the huge struggle that comes with raising children. Critics praised the film for its work in demonstrating an alternative that is often ignored by the media.

Politics aside, Juno is not only a cautionary tale, but an inspiring one. As portrayed by Ellen Page, the titular character is a strong, intelligent young woman who is attempting to deal with a situation way above her maturity level. Watching her deal with everything so rationally and experiencing her emotional rollercoaster tugs on viewers heart-strings.