13 Going on 30 (2004)

Leydon finds the recycled romantic-comedy premise sprightly and entertaining, with strong commercial appeal. He especially praises Jennifer Garner’s energetic, expressive comic performance.

The review finds the film cheerfully entertaining despite flaws in its logic and magazine-publishing plot. It praises Jennifer Garner’s guileless comic charm, while wishing the film had made more of its time-travel premise.

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Dargis finds the comedy lightweight and overly sweet, while judging Jennifer Garner’s performance an appealing showcase for her star potential. She praises Garner’s combination of physical energy and charm, but criticizes the film’s sugary treatment of successful working women.

The critic finds the film cute, frothy and charming despite its plot holes. Jennifer Garner’s delightful, authentic-feeling performance is singled out for making the fantasy work.

The review finds the film a charming, good-natured rom-com despite its predictability and derivative premise. It especially praises Jennifer Garner’s magnetic, funny performance for elevating the material.

Gonzalez criticizes the film’s contradictory message about women and its narrow idea of happiness, despite its mockery of fashion-magazine culture. He singles out Jennifer Garner’s effervescent performance and the “Thriller” dance routine for praise.

Bradshaw finds the film only occasionally funny and says its premise lacks comic flair. He criticizes its suggestion that adult women yearn to behave like children.

Anderton finds the film silly but irresistibly charming, and says it succeeds where Big falls short. He especially praises Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo’s chemistry and the film’s romantic angle.

Brew finds the film predictable but glossy, amiable, and good fun. He especially praises Jennifer Garner’s likability and comic performance.

Wilkinson finds the film enjoyable despite its formulaic, predictable plot, but says it does not hold up well for older viewers. She praises Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo’s performances and their awkward chemistry, while criticizing the overlong magazine subplot.