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

As someone who is not at all apart of the target audience I'll say this is way better than it has any right to be. There is just so much love and craft put into this. The production design is perfectly on point. Abby Ryder Fortson gives a fantastic performance absolutely nailing the character of Margaret, and Rachel McAdams plays her mom wonderfully. Ultimately it just nails it tonally. It's so refreshing to see the return of well made live action kids movies.

I thought this was very good. Cute. Portrayed that age and the angst quite well. Fun movie. :)

Alhamdulillah, sister Margaret found peace in Islam when she left the suburbs for college in the late 70s

A girl hopes to have her first period, at the end she got it

You don't wanna know what I have to say. Trust me.

Shallow and pointless.

Though abundant in period detail, Are You There God? stands out as a timeless, relatable tale of girlhood. Far from a forbidden fruit, it offers approachable and wholesome entertainment, making the ordinary feel less alien. Often shying away from uneasy conversations, the book and film prove to be more comfortable than assumed. This is the essence of Judy Blume's and Kelly Fremon Craig's touch, capturing the universal experience of growing up with sensitivity and warmth.

LOVE THIS. Rachel McAdams absolutely enamoured me. What a wholesome, funny, awkward, loving, human story

Gets tiring, trying so hard all the time, doesn't it? To fit in, to bust out, to be someone you're not, whether it be in a secret club or a school committee. Great turns bring forth not one but two touching character studies here of Margaret and her mom growing up and settling in, with the intertwining themes of God, religion, and family adding a unique extra layer to both. Margaret's big blow-up needed follow-up, but the last scene is still lovely. I wish Norman got a redemption arc like Laura.

Surprisingly one of the best films of the year, an honest, funny, and often heartfelt look at growing up that does justice to Judy Blume's iconic book. The familiar moments of entering adolescence are handled delicately and authentically. The movie also features some of the best child acting in recent memory, but special mention is deserved for Rachel McAdams who portrays Margaret's mother in a nuanced and quietly emotional performance that is the film's true heart. A great gem of 2023.

I wish this movie were adapted a long, long time ago. It is not bad at all, but, like, we've had Eighth Grade, Lady Bird, Booksmart etc. lately and this feels a bit too pedestrian. Again, this book was written in 1970 so not blaming it at all.

I am very much not the target audience for this film, but I enjoyed it a lot and just wanted to give it a hug. It's sweet, good hearted, and is made with an obvious love for the material and characters. The characters are all well played, with McAdams as appealing as ever and Fortson doing a great job in a breakout role. It was also good to see Kathy Bates in something; I feel like I haven't seen her in a minute. Good stuff with some quite funny moments.

Seven long years after the brilliant The Edge of Seventeen, director Kelly Fremon Craig knocks it out of the park again. The characters are a little younger, but feel just as fully realized and three-dimensional.

70'li yıllarda geçen din konulu cinsellik keşfedici kendini bulma filmi. Genç kızımız, 2 ayrı dine inanan ebevynlerin, Tanrı ile konuşmasını izliyoruz. Bu arada, büyüme sancılarını da aktarıyor. Hem de göstere göstere. Rachel McAdams'ın çok iyi olduğu film, Abby Ryder Fortson'da döktürüyor. Fakat belli 1 yerden sonra kısır döngü içinde tekrarlıyor. Konu çok iyi. İşleyiş daha ironi olabilirdi. Belki o filmi de başka 1 yönetmen çeker. Filmin sonunda, ben de kadın oldum. Çocuk da yaparım kariyer de

I feel like the battle for religious identity did not completely land in this film. It felt more sitcom-y than an actual examination. But, the film does a great job of showing the lives of three women, all at different stages, and how adulthood doesn't magically make everything better. This film is actually considered a horror film for some (I will let you figure out who I mean by "some"), because it shows the horrors of menstruation.

It is certainly sweet and well-meaning, with a fine ending, but it wasn't much more for me. Not enough conflict to get you severly invested, nor enough atmosphere and lack of conflict to let you just live in it, but still filled with good performances, ton of charm and a sort of old-school decency.

A nice and cozy and arguably somewhat too safe coming of age story with a quite wonderful turn by Fortson in the titular role (no, not God).

This wholesome, perfectly cast film does the source material justice, creating a timeless coming-of-age-story that brings Judy Blume’s classic book to life.

I have been reliably informed that they sensitively dodged the problematic comeuppance finale and its all the better for it. What a lovely portrayal of transitions out of childhood. "I must, I must, I must..."

simply delightful

It’s endearing enough. A step down from edge of seventeen but from watching that this adaption was probably a dream project for the director.

Faithful to the book, I found this movie to be a pleasant little treat.

Based on a book, written and set in the 70's, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is a trope-filled coming-of-age tale with a central theme of destigmatising menstruation, which is a noble but slightly redundant goal in 2023. Fortunately, a strong script and stronger performances from Fortson & McAdams keep the film engaging throughout. The theme on religion is decent but shallow, and that particular Jewish-Christian dynamic feels played out.

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Film dolcissimo.

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Cute feelgood stuff and always great to see Rachel McAdams but not much to go on if you're not the target demographic (young adults or women with memories of that time and place). Compared to a similar movie Booksmart this lacks bite and humor for me. Abby Ryder Fortson looks like a young Daisy Edgar Jones and deserves accolades for this endearing performance.

Believe it or not God isn't at home

Adorable, but story wise a minor coming of age story with a red tide climax, with some religious stuff in between, which was kind of poorly executed with nothing deeper happening other than a clash of grandparents. Felt more like a pleasant TV-drama than a film that touches a more emotional core.

I've never read the book but I think that it deals with its core issues (religion and periods) really well. The religious conflict was more interesting to me as an old man. The story was emotional. The cast did really well. McAdams hasn't been this great since The Notebook. Safdie was charming. Fortson put in a star-making performance, hitting all the right notes. This wasn't meant for me but it's a good example of how good storytelling gets past those obstacles.

Amusing, charming, and honest with a radiant supporting cast (McAdams is as big of a delight as she’s ever been, and even Benny Safdie wears a normal person suit well) and the introduction of a potential MAJOR talent with Fortson.

What you see is exactly what you get.

Hmm. I feel like maybe I missed something here that was... let's say "less miss-able" in "The Edge of Seventeen", which ultimately drew strong marks from me due to the sum of its parts. This is aptly directed, does a good job of being faithful to its time period, and the ensemble cast are definitely believable, clearly drawing heavily from real-life experiences. I definitely didn't dislike this. I think it tells its story FOR its audience, and maybe that's the disconnect with me personally.

I don't think this quite nails Margaret's search for meaning and identity through religion, or at least not as well as Judy Blume's book does. That said, Kelly Fremon Craig is two-for-two now with another charming, funny, and warm coming-of-age movie. Rachel McAdams is as good as you've heard, but I thought Kathy Bates was also quite lovable. Honestly, between the two of them and Benny Safdie, this film delivers three of the year's most adorable performances.

Felt like a 2-hour girl version of "The Wonder Years". It would have made a decent TV show, I think women and girls will get the most out of it. Period.

Kelly Fremon Craig's adaptation of "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" is a charming, and compassionate coming-of-age film that explores female friendship, physical development, and religious exploration. Starring Abby Ryder Fortson and Rachel McAdams, the film offers relatable and engaging performances. Although some may find its pacing rushed and overwhelming, the film's authentic portrayal of adolescence and commitment to honesty make it an important and comforting story for young girls.