Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
critic Reviews
, 99% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score- Effervescent and refreshingly frank about the travails of puberty, this long-awaited adaptation does full justice to Judy Blume's seminal novel.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAdam NaymanThe Ringer
Kelly Fremon Craig fulfills the promise of her endearingly tough debut, The Edge of Seventeen, with a perfectly realized adaptation of Judy Blume's kid-lit classic.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreSimran HansMonocle
It's so innocent. It's really sweet.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreTim RobeyMonocle
This film knows what it's doing vis-à-vis teen movies as well as the sacred text [of the book].
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreWendy IdeObserver (UK)
A warm, emotionally agile adaptation of Judy Blume’s much-loved 1970 novel.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreKevin MaherTimes (UK)
It’s nimbly directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, with an occasionally heavy hand of wholesomeness. But Fortson saves the day...
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreEd PowerDaily Telegraph (UK)
Framed in a Polaroid-style Seventies haze, the mood is Classic Coke ad meets the Wonder Years, a sugary concoction that goes down perfectly.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreBrett McCrackenThe Gospel Coalition
The film’s theology is muddled, to be sure, but it’s refreshing to see a child’s pursuit of God occupy such a central role in a mainstream movie.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAntonio G. SpíndolaCine Premiere
The best dose of a coming-of-age story in 2023. [Full review in Spanish]
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreKatie Smith-WongMovie Marker
Margaret’s life lessons – awkward as they may be – are just as integral to modern audiences and Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret boldly addresses them with heart, intelligence and care.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreErick EstradaCinegarage
A small treat that's totally worth it. [Full review in Spanish]
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