Thirteen Going on Thirty (Feature Film)

Bibliographic Information

Winick, G. (Director), & Arnold, S. (Producer). (2004). Thirteen Going on Thirty [Feature Film]. USA: Revolution Studios.

Plot Summary

Jenna Rink just wants one thing for her thirteenth birthday: for her awkward and unpopular teen years to be over. At school, Jenna is bullied by the "Six Chicks," a group of popular girls. Her only solace is Matt and her collection of fashion magazines. After a disastrous thirteenth birthday party, Jenna wishes on some enchanted glitter to be thirty. When she wakes up, she finds herself in an adult body working at her favorite magazine. Everything is perfect. Except Jenna is nothing like the person she used to be and her friends aren't what they appear.

Review

This film explores the long-term consequences of bullying and other "mean girl" behavior. It points out that while being a bully may get you some of the things you want, the sacrifices you make getting there might not be worth it. It also shows the importance of small choices and their effects on character formation, particularly when those choices relate to how you treat others.