Netflix to remove 'underrated' film with 99% rating this week as it's last chance to watch
Netflix fans are set for disappointment as the streaming giant is pulling the plug on a family comedy that's been hailed as "devastatingly underrated". The platform is giving users only a short window to catch the heartwarming 2023 film.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret will soon be unavailable to watch for good. The delightful film is based on Judy Blume's classic novel, and has won over viewers with its authentic storytelling and genuine charm, earning an impressive 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The movie, set in 1970, tells the story of 11-year-old Margaret Simon, after her life is turned upside down when her parents, Barbara and Herb, break the news that they are moving away from New York to a new neighbourhood.
As Margaret struggles to adjust, she begins to ponder life's big questions, navigating the complexities of friendship and growing up.
The film brings the iconic novel to vibrant life, starring Abby Ryder Fortson as the lead character, alongside Rachel McAdams, Elle Graham, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates, as reported by the Express.
After premiering at the San Francisco International Film Festival on April 23, 2023, the film opened in the US on April 28, 2023, courtesy of Lionsgate. Although it garnered critical acclaim, it underperformed at the box office, pulling in just $21 million worldwide.
The verdict from Rotten Tomatoes Critics Consensus is unanimous: "Effervescent and refreshingly frank about the travails of puberty, this long-awaited adaptation does full justice to Judy Blume's seminal novel."
The admiration is echoed by a Reddit user who believes Rachel McAdams, who plays Margaret's mum, is Oscar-worthy. The critic penned: "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret is a masterpiece and Rachel McAdams deserves an Oscar."
Popcornmeter, awarding the film an impressive 94%, remarked: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. stays true to the classic book right down to its '70s setting, but the story still feels totally current and relatable."
Despite showered praise from critics, the movie faces removal by Netflix as part of their broad cull of films this month.
The final opportunity to view this touching movie on Netflix is slated for June 16. For those keen to experience this charming movie, it remains available on platforms such as Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, and Sky Store.
Elsewhere, if you are looking for something to binge-watch Netflix have thrilled viewers with the new "gripping" Scots crime drama Dept Q.
The new series is filmed in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is highly-anticipated to break viewing records upon its release at the end of last month. It's based on Danish book series of the same name by author Jussi Adler-Olsen.
Despite several films adapted from thebooks, Dept. Q is the first English-language take on the popular series.
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