Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

Lionsgate | Release Date: April 28, 2023

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 50 Ratings

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julienet12May 2, 2023

Excellent, fun, relatable to everyone! This is a must-see movie, especially for me who sadly did not read the book!

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nnogohkoMay 7, 2023

It's my favorite movie of the year so far. The actress playing Margaret was wonderful and her character was very complex and relatable. Rachel McAdams is also terrific as Margaret's mother and her warmth comes through. I think its her bestIt's my favorite movie of the year so far. The actress playing Margaret was wonderful and her character was very complex and relatable. Rachel McAdams is also terrific as Margaret's mother and her warmth comes through. I think its her best work since About Time. As funny as the film is, the themes are really powerful and it is everything you want in a coming of age comedy drama. I haven't read the novel but this is a great movie on its own.… Expand

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HealingToolboxApr 30, 2023

Plays like Licorice Pizza (2021) with same rambunctious energy yet with more heartfelt humanity. In the early 1970s, prior to women's liberation, the mental-emotional state of three generations of women, grandmother, mother, 11 year-oldPlays like Licorice Pizza (2021) with same rambunctious energy yet with more heartfelt humanity. In the early 1970s, prior to women's liberation, the mental-emotional state of three generations of women, grandmother, mother, 11 year-old daughter, coming out of the 1950s-1960s, is accurately documented. My guess is this was green-lighted because Licorice Pizza made some money. Otherwise, from a script development view, for any other kind of narrative, scene after scene "on the nose" about 1970 as time and place becomes BACKDROP for a protagonist who learns something or achieves some inner insight. This story has even less internal movement than even Bob Clarks 1983, A Christmas Story.
At the recent premiere, author Judy Blume said the movie is better than her book. I doubt this will appeal to male viewers much. Probably terrific for a girls-of-any-age night at the movies.… Expand

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JLuis_001May 3, 2023

I've heard about the book on which this movie is based, though I've never read it, so while I've heard that there were substantial changes in the plot, I can't really talk about them.

I will mention one of those changes because it has aI've heard about the book on which this movie is based, though I've never read it, so while I've heard that there were substantial changes in the plot, I can't really talk about them.

I will mention one of those changes because it has a relevance in the plot, and from what I read, apparently that change is that while the Margaret of the title is still the main character in this story, she doesn't have all the spotlight but rather the character of her mother, played by Rachel McAdams, is given more weight.

From what I saw neither steals the other's limelight, but clearly McAdams is the pro here and it's one of the best achievements of this film.

As for the coming of age narrative, there's not much to explore that feels different from so many other films in the genre, but this time around director Kelly Fremon Craig
succeeds in making it feel more organic and realistic than what she did in The Edge of Seventeen and considering it's her second film on the subject she evidently learned and made a better film.

Definitely recommended.… Expand

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royalguy07May 1, 2023

Enjoyable and heartfelt coming of age story. The three female leads all shine and perform very well.

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ChoreogeoMay 20, 2023

Beautiful movie, wonderful cast and heartfelt story that should resonate with everyone. Loved every second.

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Glic2003Jun 29, 2023

An earnest attempt at bringing the Judy Blume classic to life. A few moments are much funnier than in the book, and the overall pacing is better. I love how they used the 1970 setting, but they threw in a few bits of dialogue that wouldn'tAn earnest attempt at bringing the Judy Blume classic to life. A few moments are much funnier than in the book, and the overall pacing is better. I love how they used the 1970 setting, but they threw in a few bits of dialogue that wouldn't make sense in the 70s.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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Exodus220Jun 9, 2023

This was a surprisingly good movie. My wife and I read the book right before we saw the movie and I was happy that it was a satisfying adaptation. The casting was great, the acting was great, and the story is funny and relatable. The movieThis was a surprisingly good movie. My wife and I read the book right before we saw the movie and I was happy that it was a satisfying adaptation. The casting was great, the acting was great, and the story is funny and relatable. The movie has a more satisfying ending than the book, which is nice for today's audiences.… Expand

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bolsa22May 3, 2023

This is a film with a lot of heart. All performance are well writing and fun to watch. there are some moments that are tear dropping for that it works to this day for the audience. I highly recommend for the viewer whose looking forThis is a film with a lot of heart. All performance are well writing and fun to watch. there are some moments that are tear dropping for that it works to this day for the audience. I highly recommend for the viewer whose looking for heartwarming and relatable story. Trust me, you will not be disappointed.… Expand

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schtoopididiotMay 24, 2023

Great great great. I wish that I was a 12 year old white girl so that I could watch this movie and be so happy and inspired over the fact that there is a movie out there meant for me. And a damn good one, too. McAdams gives one hell of a performance.

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linten234May 14, 2023

A truly wonderful heartfelt movie. I am not a girl but it brought me back to my pre-teen years. The specifics may be different, but the feelings are universal. I laughed out loud many times throughout the movie. The movie was hilarious andA truly wonderful heartfelt movie. I am not a girl but it brought me back to my pre-teen years. The specifics may be different, but the feelings are universal. I laughed out loud many times throughout the movie. The movie was hilarious and touching at various times. The child playing Margaret should get an academy award. Yes, she was that good. I cannot rave enough about this movie. Go see it!… Expand

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TVJerryApr 28, 2023

First off, I'm a cisginder man who has never read the book, so I had no expectations, other than what I'd seen in the trailer, which pretty much says it all. Abby Ryder Fortson plays the 11-year-old who continually prays to a diety that sheFirst off, I'm a cisginder man who has never read the book, so I had no expectations, other than what I'd seen in the trailer, which pretty much says it all. Abby Ryder Fortson plays the 11-year-old who continually prays to a diety that she may or may not believe in for help in navigating puberty, including her first period, bra and kiss. She also relies on the supportive relationships with her mom (Rachel McAdams) and grandmother (Kathy Bates). All of this is done with a lively outlook, even when her social standing is questionable. It's never really funny and only mildy touching, but the cast is strong and its vibe is continually warm and sweet. NOTE: Look for Bloom in a cameo as "neighbor walking dog."… Expand

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netflicMay 6, 2023

To tell you the truth, I only lasted about half an hour into the movie.
From the very beginning if felt fake and phony, way off key, to say in musical terms. I never read the book so I decided to give it some more time, and after half an hourTo tell you the truth, I only lasted about half an hour into the movie.
From the very beginning if felt fake and phony, way off key, to say in musical terms. I never read the book so I decided to give it some more time, and after half an hour I gave up. The book might be good but acting and directing...
I believe it is ultimately the director's fault that all acting across the board is so drastically poor. Even a wonderful Kathy Bates is barely mediocre there.
Do not waste your time and money.… Expand

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HulseeMay 21, 2023

mmmmm a 6 at best

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bertobellamySep 9, 2023

A charming film that perfectly captures how beautiful yet terrifying it can be to enter puberty. Director Kelly Fremon Craig, who shows great sensitivity for making coming-of-age films (she was also in charge of 'The Edge of Seventeen'),A charming film that perfectly captures how beautiful yet terrifying it can be to enter puberty. Director Kelly Fremon Craig, who shows great sensitivity for making coming-of-age films (she was also in charge of 'The Edge of Seventeen'), adapts the novel of the same name and injects it with a notable dose of humanity and humanism. Margaret's conflict, uneasy about not knowing if she is Jewish or Catholic, alludes to the spiritual search many of us have undertaken at some point in our lives. Fremon Craig gets it right in showing how religion can bring out the best and worst in us. And that's not all, since the religious theme is complemented with a series of hilarious and tender situations typical of the subgenre, which contribute to the emotional burden that the protagonist carries, allowing many women to identify with her. But the heart of the story lies in the collaboration between Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson, who play a mother and daughter whose relationship projects understanding, respect, and love.… Expand

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jakeyjakeMay 4, 2023

A fun, enjoyable, light-hearted movie about a pre-teen's transition to womanhood as our main character Margaret embarks on a quite the humorous struggle through the tribulations of puberty, boys, fitting in and finding oneself through theA fun, enjoyable, light-hearted movie about a pre-teen's transition to womanhood as our main character Margaret embarks on a quite the humorous struggle through the tribulations of puberty, boys, fitting in and finding oneself through the concept of organized religion. With stellar performances, writing, and late 60's pop/rock needle drops, this Judy Blume adaptation becomes one of the most joyful experiences of 2023 so far.… Expand

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DiracMay 19, 2023

When I first hear they were making this book into a movie I thought they were going to update it and make it for a modern audience.
I was pleasantly surprised they didnt; very good adaptation. All the actors were rather decent overall.
IWhen I first hear they were making this book into a movie I thought they were going to update it and make it for a modern audience.
I was pleasantly surprised they didnt; very good adaptation. All the actors were rather decent overall.

I think its for a younger audience and those who read the book when they were the age of the main character. I unfortunately didnt.
Very good movie, if you fit into one of the two audience categories this is a must see.… Expand

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