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13 Going On 30 [2004]
Starring: Jennifer Garner , Mark Ruffalo , Judy Greer , Andy Serkis , and Kathy Baker Director: Gary Winick Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00061RZYC Release Date: 2004-12-06 ![]() |
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Jennifer Garner glows like a rising star in 13 Going on 30, a girly version of the Tom Hanks classic Big. Jenna (Garner, Alias, Daredevil), a frustrated teenage girl, just wants to skip past all those annoying adolescent years and arrive at a glamorous adulthood--and thanks to some inexplicable wishing dust, she does. But once she re-orients herself to a life as a high-end magazine editor with a sports-star boyfriend, she discovers that in the 17 years she skipped she became a not-so-nice person, including casting aside her best friend Matt (played as an adult by Mark Ruffalo, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind). There's no question that Jenna will rediscover her lost innocence, but Garner rises above the lack of suspense. 13 Going on 30 floats along, buoyed by her goofy sweetness. Her lovely looks are made accessible by her unfettered silliness; it's a winning combination. --Bret FetzerCustomer Reviews:
A surprisingly delightful, feel-good comedy.......2005-02-01
Young Jenna has just turned 13; already unhappy with the way she looks and anxious to be popular, she suffers an embarrassing indignation which has her fervently wishing to be 30. Thanks to some wishing dust on the model dream home her obviously infatuated by "not cool" friend Matt built for her, she gets her wish. I thought the early scenes featuring 13-year-old Jenna reacting to the instant passing of 17 years and adjusting to her new, uh, accessories was a little awkward, and a certain lack of continuity in regard to her reactions to new stimuli popped up sporadically as the film progressed. One minute she's acting like a young teenager, and then she will suddenly seem to have grown up into her new age to a significant degree. Anyway, she discovers that all of her dreams have come true: she was popular, and she has become mighty successful in life - actually sitting atop the fashion magazine she was addicted to as a kid. Before long, though, she begins to see that having it all isn't all it is cracked up to be. This grown-up body she inhabits is actually a rather empty shell of a not so nice person. She learns that she has done some rather nasty things over the course of the missing 17 years. The only person she can turn to is her friend Matt (Mark Ruffalo), but the two have gone in very different directions over the years. In the process of trying to save her magazine, Jenna learns that the dreams of childhood don't turn out the way you thought they would and other obvious life lessons, etc., etc. You can probably guess what happens at the end.
The film does succeed rather well as a comedy; the Thriller dance scene, while uncomfortable to watch, is indeed quite silly, and some of adult Jenna's interactions with young teens also play well. I also loved the fact that the movie helped take me back to the 1980s, to some degree. There are some classic 80s tunes on the soundtrack, and beginning the film with the sound of the Go-Go's definitely qualifies for a star in my book. That being said, I have to say that I don't remember some of the awful hair-dos of the film actually existing in the late 80s - certainly not among the girls my eyes gravitated toward in those halcyon days of youth.
In the end, this is basically your silly, entertaining, feel-good comedy, and it stars one of Hollywood's most attractive, talented actresses. It doesn't try to be anything more than what it is, and that is a big reason why it works as well as it does. It is by no means a must-see, but I do believe it is a film you cannot help but enjoy.
very good!.......2004-12-30
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR..........2004-09-13
Jenna Rink is a typical teenager, a little gawky, a little insecure. She pals around with her uncool best friend, Matt Flamhaff, but, at the same time, is trying to make it into the cool six chicks clique at her school, a nasty little group of teenage hotties who use Jenna for what they can get from her. They agree to come to her thirteenth birthday party, if she will do a class report for their leader. She agrees.
Matt is the first guest to arrive, and he gives her a little, doll sized dream house that he has made for her, replete with magic dust. When the other guests arrive, they soon depart with the needed report in hand, after playing a very mean trick on Jenna and leaving her desolate. A set of circumstances causes the magic dust to fall upon Jenna, just as she makes a wish that finds hers transported into the future and into the body of her thirty year old self.
Jenna discovers that she now has every thing for which she had dreamed when she was thirteen. She also discovers how she has changed, and it is not a change for the better. She turns to Matt, whose friendship, she is shocked to find, has been lost somewhere along the way. Jenna then sets about putting to right what went wrong. Of course, there are any number of humorous incidents that arise out Jenna's current situation.
Jennifer Garner is sensational as a thirteen year old girl trapped in the body of a thirty year old woman. She infuses the role with just the right amount of innocence and joyous abandonment that teenagers often exude. Kittenish and coltish all at once, her charm is infectious. Mark Ruffalo is perfectly cast as the grown-up Matt. He exudes sensitivity and niceness, all rolled into one very compelling package. One cannot help but like both characters tremendously.
This is an entertaining film for those who enjoy light-hearted fantasy films. This film has been compared to the film, "Big", and while there are some similarities between the two, this film stands on its own two feet and deserves its own accolades. Deft direction by Gary Winnick and excellent performances by the entire cast make this film a comedic gem to be enjoyed by those who like a charmingly realized film.
13 going on 30.......2004-08-23
Funny And Well Conceived.......2004-08-21
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Balance Ball for Beginners [2004]
Starring: Suzanne Deason Manufacturer: Gaiam ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006IX6L Release Date: 2007-07-30 ![]() |
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disappointing remake.......2007-06-07
Both versions have their say.......2007-01-17
the newer the version, the better........2004-07-16
A pale shadow of one of the greatest American musicals.......2004-02-20
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Pinocchio 3000 K [2004]
Starring: Whoopi Goldberg , Malcolm McDowell , Howie Mandell , Sonja Ball , and Howard Ryshpan Director: Daniel Robichaud Manufacturer: ITV DVD ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0006L7OES Release Date: 2005-02-07 ![]() |
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Good looking and very enjoyable children's film.......2005-02-01
Pinocchio 3000.......2005-01-14
As a piece of computer Generated animation, it is superb. The quality floods through at every level - just admire the way they do hair, or liquids, or shadows, or reflections, or the subtlety of the backgrounds, or the depth of the 3-dimensional feel. The images are sharp, the colour ablaze with life, the movement and emotion beautifully captured. It is a magnificent invitation to explore a futuristic world, and you are instantly caught up and carried away.
Good looking but poor storyline........2004-12-27
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Bloom [2004]
Starring: Stephen Rea , Angeline Ball , Hugh O'Conor , and Patrick Bergin Director: Sean Walsh Manufacturer: Blackhorse Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000ICLHJI Release Date: 2006-11-27 ![]() |
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Fat-to-Firm Fitness Ball Workout for Dummies [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Manufacturer: Anchor Bay ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000667GKA Release Date: 2004-12-28 ![]() |
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Balls [2004]
Starring: Maximillian Bruckner; Lisa Maria Potthoff; David Rott; Rolf Zach Director: Sherry Hormann Manufacturer: Peccadillo Pictures ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items: ASIN: B000I8OCLM Release Date: 2006-11-06 ![]() |
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A GREAT LITTLE MOVIE - FOR PIZZA NIGHT.......2006-11-20
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Antone's Home of the Blues [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Starring: Sue Foley , Pinetop Perkins , Marcia Ball , Stevie Ray Vaughan , and Louis Black Director: Dan Karlok Manufacturer: Koch Vision ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000EWBOCC Release Date: 2006-06-06 ![]() |
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13 Going on 30 [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Starring: Jennifer Garner , Mark Ruffalo , Judy Greer , Andy Serkis , and Kathy Baker Director: Gary Winick Manufacturer: Columbia TriStar ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B0002C4JI0 Release Date: 2004-08-03 ![]() |
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A surprisingly delightful, feel-good comedy.......2005-02-01
Young Jenna has just turned 13; already unhappy with the way she looks and anxious to be popular, she suffers an embarrassing indignation which has her fervently wishing to be 30. Thanks to some wishing dust on the model dream home her obviously infatuated by "not cool" friend Matt built for her, she gets her wish. I thought the early scenes featuring 13-year-old Jenna reacting to the instant passing of 17 years and adjusting to her new, uh, accessories was a little awkward, and a certain lack of continuity in regard to her reactions to new stimuli popped up sporadically as the film progressed. One minute she's acting like a young teenager, and then she will suddenly seem to have grown up into her new age to a significant degree. Anyway, she discovers that all of her dreams have come true: she was popular, and she has become mighty successful in life - actually sitting atop the fashion magazine she was addicted to as a kid. Before long, though, she begins to see that having it all isn't all it is cracked up to be. This grown-up body she inhabits is actually a rather empty shell of a not so nice person. She learns that she has done some rather nasty things over the course of the missing 17 years. The only person she can turn to is her friend Matt (Mark Ruffalo), but the two have gone in very different directions over the years. In the process of trying to save her magazine, Jenna learns that the dreams of childhood don't turn out the way you thought they would and other obvious life lessons, etc., etc. You can probably guess what happens at the end.
The film does succeed rather well as a comedy; the Thriller dance scene, while uncomfortable to watch, is indeed quite silly, and some of adult Jenna's interactions with young teens also play well. I also loved the fact that the movie helped take me back to the 1980s, to some degree. There are some classic 80s tunes on the soundtrack, and beginning the film with the sound of the Go-Go's definitely qualifies for a star in my book. That being said, I have to say that I don't remember some of the awful hair-dos of the film actually existing in the late 80s - certainly not among the girls my eyes gravitated toward in those halcyon days of youth.
In the end, this is basically your silly, entertaining, feel-good comedy, and it stars one of Hollywood's most attractive, talented actresses. It doesn't try to be anything more than what it is, and that is a big reason why it works as well as it does. It is by no means a must-see, but I do believe it is a film you cannot help but enjoy.
very good!.......2004-12-30
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR..........2004-09-13
Jenna Rink is a typical teenager, a little gawky, a little insecure. She pals around with her uncool best friend, Matt Flamhaff, but, at the same time, is trying to make it into the cool six chicks clique at her school, a nasty little group of teenage hotties who use Jenna for what they can get from her. They agree to come to her thirteenth birthday party, if she will do a class report for their leader. She agrees.
Matt is the first guest to arrive, and he gives her a little, doll sized dream house that he has made for her, replete with magic dust. When the other guests arrive, they soon depart with the needed report in hand, after playing a very mean trick on Jenna and leaving her desolate. A set of circumstances causes the magic dust to fall upon Jenna, just as she makes a wish that finds hers transported into the future and into the body of her thirty year old self.
Jenna discovers that she now has every thing for which she had dreamed when she was thirteen. She also discovers how she has changed, and it is not a change for the better. She turns to Matt, whose friendship, she is shocked to find, has been lost somewhere along the way. Jenna then sets about putting to right what went wrong. Of course, there are any number of humorous incidents that arise out Jenna's current situation.
Jennifer Garner is sensational as a thirteen year old girl trapped in the body of a thirty year old woman. She infuses the role with just the right amount of innocence and joyous abandonment that teenagers often exude. Kittenish and coltish all at once, her charm is infectious. Mark Ruffalo is perfectly cast as the grown-up Matt. He exudes sensitivity and niceness, all rolled into one very compelling package. One cannot help but like both characters tremendously.
This is an entertaining film for those who enjoy light-hearted fantasy films. This film has been compared to the film, "Big", and while there are some similarities between the two, this film stands on its own two feet and deserves its own accolades. Deft direction by Gary Winnick and excellent performances by the entire cast make this film a comedic gem to be enjoyed by those who like a charmingly realized film.
13 going on 30.......2004-08-23
Funny And Well Conceived.......2004-08-21
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Going Shopping [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Starring: Victoria Foyt , Rob Morrow , Lee Grant , Mae Whitman , and Bruce Davison Director: Henry Jaglom Manufacturer: MTI Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000LP5CXO Release Date: 2007-02-20 ![]() |
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