13 Going on 30 Movie Review 2004

Broadly appealing Garner makes the successful leap to bona fide big screen lead in this harmless body-switch comedy. Jenna (Allen) is an insecure 13-year-old who magically becomes the "30, flirty, and thriving" fashion magazine editor played by Garner. Comedy ensues when she is forced to deal with adult concerns foreign to a 13-year-old, including work at the magazine; her new, mature body; and her hockey player boyfriend, all of which she does with an endearing childlike zeal. Along with the perks, Jenna's transformation has also alienated her former best friend Matt (Marquette), once a chubby nerd who is now, 17 years later, a handsome and engaged hunk (Ruffalo). Of course, Jenna would like to get reacquainted. Garner and Ruffalo elevate a so-so vehicle into an appealing romantic comedy.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on DVD
Running time 97 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Comedy, Teen Angst, Magic, Birthdays, Time Warped, Otherwise Engaged

Screenplay

Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa

Cast

Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, Andy Serkis, Christa B. Allen, Kathy Baker, Phil Reeves, Joe Grifasi, Courtney Chase, Maz Jobrani, Robbine Lee, Jim Gaffigan, Sean Marquette, Alex Black, Alexandra Kyle, Renee Olstead

Cinematography

Don Burgess

Director

Gary Winick

Music

Theodore Shapiro

Other

David MacMillan, John Houlihan, Susan Littenberg, Chris Cornwell, Suzie DeSanto, Gareth Stover

Producer

Susan Arnold, Donna Roth, Gina Matthews, Columbia Pictures, Revolution Studios, Sony Pictures