by Kevin Muller
Over the course of film history, there have been countless films about adolescence, specifically the journey of a young girl into womanhood. As with any genre, there have been hits and misses. This film is based upon a popular 1970’s novel by Judy Blume. The author never gave away the rights, due to the fear of a terrible adaptation, until writer and director Kelly Fremon Craig assured her that she would justly honor the novel. Blume’s nerves were eased when she found out Craig was the creative force behind the 2016 acclaimed film The Edge of Seventeen. Was Blume’s decision a wise one or a misstep?
Cinephellas 