"I believe that would be kicking it 'old testament'."
I was very much hoping they would keep Juno and Mark's relationship platonic through the film. Seeing quirky people find one another is a pleasure in movies, and it bothered me that Mark felt his eventual actions were appropriate enough to pursue (his interests with Juno, not the divorce itself). Perhaps it's partially to do with my hang-ups with infidelity story lines, but I started losing hope in the film after this point. By the end, though, all was redeemed by the handling of Vanessa's character.
Which leads to my major appreciation of the flick: while I agree with the majority that Ellen Page does a phenomenal job in the lead role, I have to side with my friend and say that the real star of the film was the script. Initially I worried it was only interested in showcasing strong women with either clueless or one-dimensional male characters floating in the background. As it develops, however, it shows a true appreciation for every character, setting most of their situations in a more believeable reality than some other quirky indie comedies (*cough*littlemisssunshine*cough*).
I really hope it's recognized come Oscar time.