Anonymous wrote:I will be taking my 10 & 13 yo daughters who have both read the book. Might take my 8yo son too who is growing up with older sisters and should have a solid understanding of what growing up is like for girls. I might actually take the girls first to gauge how it would be for him. I also think my husband, who is a fantastic dad but who struggles a bit with parenting tween and teen girls, should see it.

I’m the DH and I read “hello god it’s me Margaret” in elementary school and it really was eye opening. Especially because I thought it was part of the “Oh God You Devil” franchise.

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Anonymous wrote:Judy Blume is doing a special screening of the film with a discussion afterwards in NYC later this month! So excited to attend!

Wow! That’s exciting! I’m the pp who is seeing the movie next week. I saw her speak about 7-8 years ago. The audience was filled with 30-50 year old women who grew up with her. I think every person was thrilled to be there - my group definitely was! Have fun!

Thank you!!! I was able to go to a book signing with her about 8 years ago as well. She was wonderful to meet in person and so many fond memories of reading her books! I hope you enjoy the film!!

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Anonymous wrote:This looks so good - you had me at Kathy Bates.

+1

Indeed. She looks better in the previews than she has looked in ages.

Amazon has a Judy Blume documentary out called Forever as well.

Anonymous wrote:Judy Blume is doing a special screening of the film with a discussion afterwards in NYC later this month! So excited to attend!

Wow! That’s exciting! I’m the pp who is seeing the movie next week. I saw her speak about 7-8 years ago. The audience was filled with 30-50 year old women who grew up with her. I think every person was thrilled to be there - my group definitely was! Have fun!

I will be taking my 10 & 13 yo daughters who have both read the book. Might take my 8yo son too who is growing up with older sisters and should have a solid understanding of what growing up is like for girls. I might actually take the girls first to gauge how it would be for him. I also think my husband, who is a fantastic dad but who struggles a bit with parenting tween and teen girls, should see it.

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Anonymous wrote:I was disappointed to see it’s PG-13. Will it be appropriate for a 9 year old?

yes. I am taking my 10yo. She got her period and had breasts already, plus we read the book.

I just read a review that said the movie shows the girls finding Playboy in Dad’s room, has the girls talking about sexual urges, and has some kissing in a closet scene. It feels a little too mature for my 9 year old. We will pass.

Anonymous wrote:I’m old now, so the book came out when I was in 6th grade. I was a complete bookworm/nerd (still am!) so when I introduced this book to the girls in my class my popularity shot up, momentarily at least.

I was in 4th grade when it was published and at my school (LA burb) one of the popular girls was lending it out. I was supposed to feel like I had made it to the inner circle because she lent it to me. Instead, I thought it was a snooze, which helped me realize that the popular girls weren't as interesting as my nerdy friends. I definitely want to see the movie and luxuriate in the '70s vibe. Will now text my childhood pal who lives here to make a date to see it! (And maybe she can help me remember which of the popular girls was the one who had the book -- she was one of two tall blondes, but I can't remember which one.

Anonymous wrote:I was disappointed to see it’s PG-13. Will it be appropriate for a 9 year old?

yes. I am taking my 10yo. She got her period and had breasts already, plus we read the book.

I was disappointed to see it’s PG-13. Will it be appropriate for a 9 year old?

Judy Blume is doing a special screening of the film with a discussion afterwards in NYC later this month! So excited to attend!

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Anonymous wrote:I predict only moms will be in the theater. My 11 and 14 year olds would not be caught dead seeing this, especially with me. They are too cool for school now. Sigh.

+1

My 15 yo can't wait to see it with me. She loved the book as much as I did.

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I am 60 and feel like a girl needs to be about 8 or 9 for it to have the same thrill we experienced at 11 or 12.

Bringing my 9 1/2 year old daughter!

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Anonymous wrote:My 11 year old wants to see it with me. We’ll probably be there opening night!

There is an early showing on 4/19 before it officially opens on 4/28. Bought tickets the other day for me and my 21 year old dd. Glad she goes to college nearby, lol.

Nice!

Anonymous wrote:My 11 year old wants to see it with me. We’ll probably be there opening night!

There is an early showing on 4/19 before it officially opens on 4/28. Bought tickets the other day for me and my 21 year old dd. Glad she goes to college nearby, lol.