Juno and We Need to Talk About Kevin film comparison

How is parenthood represented throughout the two films?

Parenthood in Juno is represented similar to parenthood in We Need to Talk about Kevin in a way because the mother, Ellen Page, struggles the most during her pregnancy because she carries the child and suffers the symptoms of pregnancy, whereas the dad does not suffer.

We Need to Talk about Kevin is similar to Juno because the mother of Kevin, Eva, struggles more with raising her son than her husband, Frank does. This shows us that she is struggling more than her partner like Ellen in Juno.

Similarities:

• They both aren't conventional, and don't fit the classic hollywood narrative.
• Both involves the struggles of parenthood.
• They both involve the struggles of motherhood and the bond between a child and its mother.

Differences:

• We Need to Talk About Kevin is more of a psychological thriller whereas Juno is more of a smart comedy.
• We Need to Talk About Kevin involves the growth of Kevin, the son, whereas the child in Juno isn't shown older in the film.