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

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Her mother’s devoutly Christian and bigoted parents objected to her marrying a Jew, which means Margaret has never met them. The cantor is a woman but females weren't ordained as cantors until 1975 for Reform and 1987 for Conservative. The film pays homage to its source material while adding contemporary nuances that resonate with modern audiences. Fans of "The Simpsons" especially will note the Gracie Films logo at the beginning of the film, used at the end of episodes of the aforementioned television show. This cinematic adaptation successfully draws inspiration from the classic 1970 novel by Judy Blume, retaining its timeless themes and endearing charm.

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. 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. At 11, Margaret is moving to a new town and beginning to contemplate everything about life, friendship, and adolescence. It’s Me, Margaret proves a timeless coming-of-age story with insightful humour and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.

Rachel McAdams and Benny Safdie bring a delightful blend of humor and warmth to their roles as Margaret's parents, while Kathy Bates delivers a standout performance as Margaret's melodramatic grandmother, stealing every scene she appears in. Kelly Fremon Craig's talented storytelling, combined with outstanding performances from the talented cast, makes this film a must-watch for audiences of all ages. 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? Eleven-year-old Margaret moves to a new town and starts to contemplate everything about life, friendship and adolescence.

Barbara is bored and unsatisfied (are they living in the same street as Mad Men’s Don and Betsy Draper? Starring Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret, this timeless, coming-of-age story has transcended decades and spoken to generations. 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. 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. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Audio Languages English Dialogue Boost: Medium , English [Audio Description] , English , English Dialogue Boost: High , Français Subtitles English [CC] Directors Kelly Fremon Craig Producers Aldric La'Auli Porter , James L. 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. It's Me, Margaret" is a delightful coming-of-age comedy written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, acclaimed for her previous work on "The Edge of Seventeen. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away – and likes to remind them every chance she gets.

Kelly Fremon Craig's screenplay masterfully strikes a balance between humor and depth, utilizing incisive satire to expose the absurdity of religious bias and stereotypes on top of all the awkwardness of pueburty. For all three, questions of identity, one’s place in the world, and what brings meaning to a life will draw them closer together than ever before. However, she changed her mind when the director Kelly Fremon Craig promised to be faithful to the story. With a cleverly crafted script and an ensemble cast of immense talent, this film offers a heartfelt exploration of puberty, identity, and religious conflicts, all while delivering an ample dose of humor.It was the ostensibly serious, religious nature of the novel that no doubt allayed the fears of school librarians and teachers back in 1970, and allowed Blume her admirable candour in addressing sexual themes; I myself kept waiting for God to “reply” with some epiphanic moment of divine revelation, the sun coming out from behind a cloud at a key point. Margaret finds herself at a crossroads, torn between the Christian faith of her mother and the Jewish heritage of her father. 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. When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.