![]() talks to them, validates their struggles, and ultimately celebrates them. So often, the media talks down to or makes fun of pre-teen girls, but Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Kelly Fremon Craig handles the iconic Judy Blume novel - and the demographic the book is targeted to in general - with reverence and care. is a joy from start to finish, tapping into the adolescent girl experience with an authenticity and relatability few other movies have managed. I don’t remember the last time I walked out of the movie theater feeling so happy. From its vintage aesthetic and soundtrack, great sense of humor, and passionate screenplay from Alex Convery, Air is a winner. Affleck is perfectly cast as the no-nonsense Phil Knight, while Viola Davis and Chris Messina are major scene-stealers as Delores Jordan and the foul-mouthed David Falk. While yes, it is a little weird having the shoe giant being portrayed as an underdog, it is very hard not to get wrapped up in the film’s charm. One of the things that works best about this film is that you don’t need to be a basketball fan, shoe-obsessive, or Jordan devotee in order to fall in love with this film, it’s a classic underdog story. Starring Affleck’s best-buddy Matt Damon as Sonny Vaccaro, the dramedy follows the story of how the northwestern shoe company signed a deal of a lifetime with NBA legend Michael Jordan and created the Air Jordan. After directing several acclaimed films from the likes of Gone Baby Gone, The Town, and the Best Picture winner Argo, Ben Affleck returns to his director’s seat for the first time since 2016, with Air.
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