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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 Fetzer
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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 Fetzer
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Knowing that she can do action and plenty of it from the hit TV spy series Alias, we see Jennifer Garner tackling another genre in this sprightly gratifying romantic comedy that's obviously inspired by one of Tom Hanks' smash hits in which she plays a 13-year-old who wishes she was 30 and wakes up the next morning to find out that she is! Although it's Big with flashy lip-gloss, it's incredibly captivating with Garner on top form along with a stunning cast which includes a charming Mark Ruffalo, bitchy Judy Greer and LOTR's Andy Serkis, picturesque visuals and a romantic sub-plot that's convincingly dreamy between the two leads.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is one of those movies that serve purely as entertainment and not much else. And of course, there is nothing wrong with that, as long as you are not expecting to find innovative ideas or earth shattering developments in the story. I guess my message is, if you are just seeking to spend a couple of hours relaxed and having fun, this is the film for you.
Jenna (Gardner) is a teenager that is going through a crisis similar to the one most kids at her age have to endure; she wants to be cool and belong to the elite group known as "Six Chicks". She thinks that if she was thirty she would not have these problems, so on her thirteenth birthday she wishes to be of that age. Lo and behold, her wish comes true. I am sure this idea sounds familiar to most of you, since it has been used time and again with different variations, like grandfather and grandson or mother and daughter exchanging bodies, a woman waking up in a male body, etc. In this case there is no body swap, but Jenna just wakes up seventeen years later.
Even though at first she is confused, she quickly realizes that she has everything she wished for when she was a kid, but now the question is: Is this really what she was looking for? As you can see, there are not a lot of original ideas, but the creators were successful in introducing special situations that make us laugh almost continuously during the presentation. Also, Jennifer Gardner, who effectively portraits a ruthless agent in the series "Alias", shows that she can also excel on the other extreme, with a sweet and naïve character.
The only question I am not sure I have an answer for yet is: Would I watch this movie again? At this point in time I would say maybe, and I think that means that I would not plan on revisiting it, but if I came across it on cable I would probably stop and watch for a while. In my mind guess this means that it is enjoyable enough.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
i absolutely love this film. There is something about it that makes me tingle. It's great and I just can't get enough of the 80's songs. I think Jenifer Garner played the part just right getting the habits of a 13 year old girl spot on.
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Fab fab fab!
Had no problems with playing the DVD - looked ever so slightly damaged (alas, it was 2nd hand) but it played just fine. Great Film. Great buy! 100% recommend to all!
Published 3 months ago by Alice
Second hand
I got a used copy of this film. Brilliant copy no scratches. Was dispatched and arrived on time. No complaints.
Published 3 months ago by Mandy
Thouroughly enjoyable silliness
Christa B Allen plays young, geeky Jenna, who on her thirteenth birthday wishes to be thirty and flirty. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Camilla Macaulay
13 going on 30
i bought this dvd, it turned out average viewing. not recommended though, as it is a bit of a drag.
Published 8 months ago by indian osceola
One of my faves
I decided to purchase this dvd, not only cos I love the film but also because my best friend was getting fed up of me wanting to watch it everytime I went to hers haha! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ruth
13 going on 30
have not recieved the film ,contacted seller with no response
which is why im putting it on this review .
mrs k whelan
which is why im putting it on this review .
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Published 11 months ago by Mrs. K. Whelan
Feel good funny film
This is a great film. I had to re-order it as couldn't find my previous one. It's the film I put on when I was to laugh and have a tear in my eye, but ultimately by the end of it... Read more
Published 11 months ago by H. Jackman-morrissey
13 going on 30 dvd
Bought for my daughter as a present. We sat down and watched this together really good. Fast delivery good condition.
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. P. A. Jones
NOT what it could be
This film is plain dull, and really doesn't have the same funkiness which other types of films like this have, I'd say stay away, unless you just want to watch that one great scene... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Hey MICKEY 5000!£4xx
"Bubblegum, bracelets and body-swapping"
Jenna is a shy 13-year-old who one day wishes that she were older, so she obviously has her wish granted for some reason and wakes up the next morning in the body of an attractive... Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by Master Ds Cholerton
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