Netflix subscribers are in luck as one of the standout coming-of-age tales of recent times lands on the streaming platform, ready to be enjoyed from the comfort of one’s own home.
The cinematic gem was released last year and is an adaptation of a cherished novel that debuted in 1970, winning over countless hearts across generations.
Starring Rachel McAdams and Benny Safdie as parents to the curious and insightful Margaret (played by Abby Ryder Fortson), the film navigates through the young girl’s spiritual dilemma upon discovering her mother’s Christian faith contrasting with her father’s Jewish beliefs.
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret delivers a poignant and comedic take on what it means to grow up without a clear religious identity and has already garnered a global fan base, reports the Mirror.
Initially not making a splash at the box office, the movie adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved book has been lauded by critics and is now positioned to charm even more viewers, thanks to its UK Netflix release.
As families queue up holiday classics this festive season, they would do well not to overlook this alternative gem, which promises to captivate movie enthusiasts of any age.
The flick has received an outstanding response, scoring five stars from Google users and boasting a near-perfect 99 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Empire Magazine’s glowing five-star review highlights it as “A touching and tender adaptation that does justice to a book which means so much to so many. An enduring, superbly performed triumph.”
The Guardian has lavished praise on Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, awarding it a perfect five-star rating and lauding Fortson and McAdams’ performances as “remarkable”.
The publication says the film is “destined to become a classic” and describes it as “an entertaining comedy that also happens to be a stunning evocation of the fear and yearning that come with standing on the precipice of adulthood.”
Admirers have been vocal about the film’s incredible 1970s setting, which effectively transports viewers back to a tumultuous period in American history.
A Google reviewer was captivated by the film’s opening scene, stating: “From the opening scene, the film successfully transports viewers back to the 1970s, immersing them in an era filled with nostalgia and innocence.”
They praised the meticulous production design, costumes, and soundtrack for adding layers to the narrative and creating an authentic setting for Margaret’s story. Meanwhile, a Letterboxd user gushed over the movie, saying: “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret is simply such a magical movie. As hysterical as it is heartwarming, endlessly empathetic, and refreshingly real about all the emotions and experiences of adolescence.
“Abby Ryder Fortson is an absolute star, and Rachel McAdams is mother (literally).
“It’s a gift to girls everywhere and I’m so happy future generations will have this to guide them through the mess that is middle school.”
Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret is available to stream on Netflix.