PG-13 | 1h 45m | Coming-of-age, Dramedy | April 28, 2023
Tween-girl bible, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.,” written by Judy Blume, is about an 11-year-old girl praying to God to speed up the maturation process. Could she please-please-please have something (other than socks) to fill out the training bra? And also a reason to actually use the surreptitiously, piggy-bank-purchased, menstruation pads? Already? Please?
The book has provided solace for girls ever since 1970. Its enduring power is due to its innocent, hormonally beset but kindhearted and truth-seeking young protagonist, caught in the turbulence of early adolescence.
When we meet her, she’s also in the midst of a self-imposed, religious version of a mini-mountaineering solo expedition—to climb high enough to know God. Except with no route plan!…