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13 Going on 30
2004 98 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.5
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Director: Gary Winick
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Description
After total humiliation at her thirteenth birthday party, Jenna Rink wants to just hide until she's thirty. Thanks to some magic wishing dust, Jenna's prayer has been answered. With a knockout body, a fabulous wardrobe, an athlete boyfriend, a dream job, and superstar friends, this can't be a better life. But soon Jenna realizes that adult life isn’t as easy as she hoped for.
Budget:
$37M
US Gross:
$57.23M
Worldwide:
$96.46M
Starring
Jennifer Garner
Actor
Mark Ruffalo
Actor
Judy Greer
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2005
— Best Musical Performance
Key opinion
13 Going on 30 is widely regarded as a charming, lighthearted rom-com anchored by Jennifer Garner’s committed physical performance. While critics acknowledge its predictable, formulaic plot, audiences largely embrace its nostalgic appeal and heartwarming exploration of the divide between childhood desires and adult realities.
| Acting | Jennifer Garner’s physical performance captures the mannerisms and sincerity of a thirteen-year-old trapped in an adult body with convincing detail. | |
| Production | The 80s soundtrack and production design effectively enhance the film’s nostalgic and upbeat atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative follows a highly formulaic and predictable trajectory, adhering strictly to classic romantic comedy conventions. | |
| Emotion | The emotional core of the film divides viewers, with some finding it a heartwarming, relatable fairy tale and others dismissing it as naive sentimentality. |