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 13 Going On 30 is a funny and charming romantic comedy, a gender-flipped version of Tom Hanks' hit film Big, in which the girl is transformed into an adult. When her 13th birthday party goes awry, Jenna Rink (Christa B Allen) wishes she was 30. And, with a touch of movie magic, she wakes up as a glamorous 30-year-old magazine editor in Manhattan, played by Jennifer Garner. Predictable, laid-back laughs ensue as she searches for her old school friend Matt (Mark Ruffalo) and realizes what an immoral schemer she's become. The concept of a girl's body swapping isn't original, but as the new version of Freaky Friday proves, it's an enduring one: perhaps because it allows adults to remember the shame and enjoyment of their early years, while children can dream of instantly embracing the "grown-up" world. Director: Gary Winick Writers: Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa Stars: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer If you think about it, the ethical questions raised...