Rising up is usually a stunning mess, and no e book reasonably captures that in addition to Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It is Me, Margaret.
Creator/director Kelly Fremon Craig, who introduced us the implausible The Fringe of Seventeen, has tailored Blume’s vintage novel for the massive display. (Blume now not simplest gave her blessing for the variation, however she has declared that the film is even higher than her personal e book.) Just like the e book, the ’70s-set movie facilities on 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson), who is simply moved along with her circle of relatives to the New Jersey suburbs. As she tries to regulate to her new atmosphere, she’ll additionally must confront the demanding situations of puberty. From sex-ed categories to shopping for bras, the trailer completely captures Blume’s depiction of rising up — together with a hilariously awkward strive to shop for pads.
Are You There God? It is Me, Margaret additionally stars Rachel McAdams, Elle Graham, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates.
Are You There God? It is Me, Margaret hits theaters April 28.
