Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. [DVD]

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She relies on her mother, who offers loving support, and her grandmother, who's coming to terms with finding happiness. Margaret finds herself at a crossroads, torn between the Christian faith of her mother and the Jewish heritage of her father. At 11, Margaret is moving to a new town and beginning to contemplate everything about life, friendship, and adolescence.

And then there is Margaret’s black comic embarrassment-ordeal of growing up: the boys, the training bras and the sanitary towels. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Abby Ryder Fortson's portrayal of Margaret is a revelation, capturing the complexities of adolescence with charisma and vulnerability. Ant-Man’s Abby Rider Fortson is engaging as Margaret, who has to move from New York to New Jersey when her dad Herb (Benny Safdie) gets a big, though unspecified, job and his wife Barbara (Rachel McAdams) agrees to quit her art teaching career to be a stay-at-home mom for Margaret out there in the 'burbs.Judy Blume’s proto-YA classic from 1970 gets a screen adaptation; it is a sweet-natured, undemanding, oddly inconsequential movie about a lonely, smart 12-year-old anxious about the onset of puberty and adulthood.

Based on the beloved novel of the same name by Judy Blume, published in 1970, if this cinematic adaptation is accurate to the book, then I'd love to read it.This cinematic adaptation successfully draws inspiration from the classic 1970 novel by Judy Blume, retaining its timeless themes and endearing charm. Her mother’s devoutly Christian and bigoted parents objected to her marrying a Jew, which means Margaret has never met them. The film follows the journey of Margaret Simon, portrayed with remarkable aplomb by Abby Ryder Fortson, as she navigates the challenges of adolescence in the picturesque suburbs of New Jersey.

The young cast members deliver exceptional performances, infusing the film with authenticity and charm. Within this comedic framework, the film conveys poignant messages about tolerance, empathy, and the importance of embracing one's individuality, all while providing genuine moments of self-discovery and personal growth. But what about God, the absent character to whom Margaret occasionally addresses her concerns in private, and whose existence she never doubts for a moment? It effortlessly captures the essence of adolescence, providing a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of religious identity and acceptance in the suburbs of New Jersey. It’s Me, Margaret proves a timeless coming-of-age story with insightful humour and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.It's Me, Margaret" maintains a brisk pace, ensuring that the audience remains fully engaged throughout the film. The movie is played as a 1970 historical piece rather than being updated to the modern world, which would of course require LGBTQ+ plot additions, though I suspect a completely original drama of this sort set in 1970 would not tacitly consent, as this does, to the invisibility of gay people.