*13 GOING ON 30* is THE rom-com blueprint, actually

[@LusiaEyre]

It's actually interesting how they didn't have Matt ditch his bride for Jenna. Sometimes, just too much life happens, and you really can't act it didn't. Matt loved Jenna, but there was too much hurt and estrangement for them to be what they could've been. The ending was a quick fix, but Matt didn't go through that hurt, and there was no heartbreak for the other girlfriend, so it's OK with me.

[@alizzev]

Mark Ruffalo in 'Just Like Heaven' with Reese Witherspoon was my introduction to his romantic comedies and immediately convinced me of how perfect he's in these roles

[@fictionaldarling]

just like heaven is unironically one of my fav rom-coms just for how outlandish & funny it is 😂 he really is perfect!!

[@DoubleBlack2.0]

I LOVE THAT MOVIE SO MUCH OMG

[@niknokseyer]

Same.

[@david-jonballinger6638]

​@@fictionaldarlingplease watch it!

[@Johnny_Socko]

You're damn right I cry during the "Vienna" scene when she goes back home. Jenna begins to unpack years of uncaring behavior that we never even saw onscreen, but we can see it all in her face (and in Kathy Baker's sensitive reaction, the mom we all deserve). Jennifer Garner is an incredibly talented actor who deserves more recognition IMO.

[@fictionaldarling]

it's such a moving scene!! i completely forgot how emotional this film is; but it hits so hard 😭😭

[@Ghost8386]

I turned 30 in 2013. This movie stars Elektra, Captain Marvel, Bruce Banner, Ulysses Klaue, and Maggie Lang. I was 13 in 1997.

[@GentM2015]

I was born in 1997 and I feel so old.

[@seattlecryptid]

Matt's Fiancé Wendy (the actress's name escapes me) was in Wolverine Origin.

[@chrisgiles6050]

I know, it's crazy how many of these actors were in this movie before the MCU was even a thought or an idea...

[@LizAsInElizabeth]

Brie larson was in here too!

[@CinematStudios]

A lot of the actors in this movie have said that they think that The Adam Project is a secret sequel to this. I love that idea 😁

[@Johnny_Socko]

Jennifer Garner's scenes (especially in the pub) were the best part of that movie IMO.

[@Spidercat616]

Yeah, but Mark Ruffalo...

[@CinematStudios]

@@Spidercat616 I'll just pretend that he decided to go to school to be a physicist 😂

[@5my9other93half]

Can we address the fact Mark Ruffalo is the male Blake Lively? Both actors just have this "tortured face" when they act that is just so good.

[@mollypocrass4562]

I turned 30 in 2021. This movie came out when I was 13. She has her life together much more than I do. Just amazing that two of the six chicks grew up to be Captain Marvel and Hanna on Pretty Little Liars.

[@BeeBlossomEdits]

I'm living for how relatable this amazing movie is! Also, your sweater is totally giving me Enid vibes for sure.

[@fictionaldarling]

it's utterly iconic :')

[@BeeBlossomEdits]

@@fictionaldarling Fr tho

[@fictionaldarling]

​@@BeeBlossomEdits omg i just saw your edit, i actually saw it at the thrift store & immediately thought the same thing about enid!!! i had to get it for the eventual wednesday season 2 vids 😂 but it's so much fun to wear in general!!

[@BeeBlossomEdits]

@@fictionaldarling That’s awesome!! I can’t wait to see it in those eventful upcoming Wednesday S2 reaction vids!

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

The throwback pride about "100% in math" and the cringefest second-hand embarrassment is why Jess' channel is so good. ;-)

[@fictionaldarling]

😂😂 i wasn't sure i was going to make it through some of that second-hand embarrassment, lol! the office meetings were too much 😂💀

[@jacobalbores]

They are now all in the MCU 😅 Fun to know we share cake day, Jess.

[@fictionaldarling]

💜🖤💜 & honestly, marvel casting pulling from the rom-com genre is 10/10!!

[@wordlife94]

7:56 the saying sorry to the wall for bumping into it really got me lol

[@shybard]

I had forgotten how much I adore this movie. Ruffalo really makes it work. He was also great in Begin Again (2013) with Keira Knightley. I don't know if you've already seen it, but it's worth a watch.

[@fictionaldarling]

...brb, about to add that to the watchlist!! i love keira & him, so i bet it's amazing, lol. thank you!!

[@brycelloyd3592]

@@fictionaldarling Begin Again is great. As are most things by John Carney (the director/writer). You should also add Once and Sing Street to the list. I think you'd love 'em. Amazing songs throughout all of 'em.

[@forestcatkay14]

2:50 becoming an adult is both scary and shocking how fast it happens. One day you’re agreeing with Ariel she’s in love with a man she doesn’t even know and next you are agreeing with Triton and Elsa years later. 6:19 well he and Tony did meet in the black market after all. Mark Ruffalo is a romcom icon, not a Hugh Grant or Paul Rudd level but he is fairly close.

[@kevinhooper3003]

Happy Valentine’s Day Jess! I almost saw this movie by accident. My brothers and I were at the theater intending to watch a sci-fi movie called The Forgotten. Imagine our surprise when we sat down in the wrong room full of teenage girls, all of them staring at us. Sheepishly, we got up and hurried out to find our original destination.

[@fictionaldarling]

see, you're braver than me. if i walked into the wrong room, i would've been watching whatever film was on just to avoid getting up & walking past everyone again 😂💀

[@kevinhooper3003]

@@fictionaldarling It was dark at the time, so our escape was a little more guilt free

[@bkeith1853]

You make these movies even funnier 😂 It’s 30 and rent is due.. 😂😂😂

[@ILYT-i9]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this movie me and my brother were obsessed with it 😭

[@fictionaldarling]

yessss!!! it's so good!!!!

[@MickeyValenz]

We got Hulk and Elektra in a rom com together haha ... plus the "guy who looks like Iron Man" is in Age of Ultron and Black Panther and he plays Smeagol in LOTR and Ceasar in Planet of the Apes ^_^

[@ricardoortiz4870]

Did you know Mark Ruffalo was actually The Incredible Hulk director's first choice for the role of Bruce Banner?

[@amywonderland9297]

The outfit is absolutely adorable 🥺💗

[@fictionaldarling]

ahh thank you!!!! 🥺💕

[@emmer5272]

Another Romcom that Ruffalo is in is called "Just Like Heaven" with Reese Witherspoon.

[@fictionaldarling]

just like heaven is one of my favs!!! it's SO funny 😭

[@wmorrison02]

The whole time you’re comparing Ulysses Klaue to Tony Stark I was dying. Lol

[@cherrymonroe3034]

I love 13 going on 30

[@fictionaldarling]

same!! it's such a classic :')

[@IndependentConversations]

Oh my God , I was drinking a soda, and I had to stop because I kept getting down the wrong tube from your second hand reactions that's funny not a bad thing lol

[@Jordashian93]

Happy Valentine’s Day Jess! ❤️

[@fictionaldarling]

happy valentine's day!!! :)

[@wmhfv992]

I just found your channel and OMG, I needed to hear someone with TASTE talk about this movie! It is undoubtedly my favorite early 2000s romcom, it has literally everything. The Belinda Carlisle/Go-Gos bops!

[@matts4450]

happy v day jess- that pictochat story sent me. I saw this on a date in 8th grade and i enjoyed it way more than the date haha who would've thought that Elektra and Bruce Banner would date

[@matts4450]

also holy shit ulysses klawe

[@iambillyrenz]

happy valentine's day, jess!! 😊♥️

[@fictionaldarling]

happy valentine's day!! i hope you had a great one!!

[@rebexca3]

The talk at his wedding always made me cry for real back in the day

[@caljc3007]

Ahh I’ve never been this early for one of your videos!! You’re my favourite person on KZbin

[@fictionaldarling]

ahhh thanks for watching & being here!!! :') i swear i didn't even recognize brie larson; that's awesome 😂

[@chaotic7cam]

You’re almost 30?! All of this time I could’ve sworn you were around 19! Lol I’m almost 30 as well, two more years. Anyways, great reaction! Definitely one of my favorites.

[@jacf4460]

Omg this is def my fav romcom of alltime, it's just so perfect to me! 😍 Also i loveee ur outfit!

[@thatcringeboi7080]

I can’t tell you the amount of gitty joy I get seeing Andy Serkis doing the thriller dance (sorry I’m an Andy Serkis stan and I love him in ALMOST everything he’s in)

[@Ghost8386]

Happy Valentine’s Day, everybody.

[@landorjonze5308]

What a cute little movie! Jennifer Garner is just perfect as kid magically transported into adult life. And, Mark Ruffalo . . . yes, please. Happy Valentine's Day, Jess! Love that look, wouldn't change a thing, 10/10. The trip down memory lane was wonderful. You're braver that I am; I don't think I could take reading something I wrote at 13.

[@fictionaldarling]

haha, the diary is a _lot_ easier to re-read than some of the stories i wrote back in the day 😂 middle school me was having characters get beheaded right & left for some reason 💀 so at least i know what to expect with the diary, lol!!

[@landorjonze5308]

@fictionaldarling aw that is adorable. I remember doing a report on Sir Walter Raleigh in maybe 4th grade and was very set on illustrating his beheading. I definitely would have appreciated the fiction of young jess

[@chrisgiles6050]

Hi, Jess! I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching your fun, funny, and relatable reactions on your channel, I genuinely appreciate it and love to see you smile. I know what it was like to be 13 years old, too. And this movie is still among my favorite romantic comedies, next to Legally Blonde and The Holiday, I'm hoping you will add those to your list next 😊

[@AmyAberrant]

When I was in school, me and my friend were obsessed with the Jenna dream house, and we tried to draw our own dream house in class, and the teacher belittled it by going “this is not time for your floor plan” 😅

[@elcar659]

the way i just watched this film, like your timing! 7:51 i literally thought she said i wanna fucking be alone

[@coolgalstatus]

Happy Valentine’s Day hope your having a great day and thanks for the awesome review. Love this movie 😊

[@fictionaldarling]

ahh thank you!!! thanks for watching!! i hope you had a great valentine's day, too!! :)

[@lequang9257]

Omg you're a Virgo! That's so cool. Hello from a Scorpio friend. I find rewatching childhood movies really nostalgia and make us a litlle kid again. Love your video as always 🥰

[@AmyAberrant]

Lmao the speak now part!! We stan a swifty

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤️

[@fictionaldarling]

ahh thanks!! i hope you had one, too! :)

[@adaddinsane]

I'm just gonna say I love your top - pastel rainbows. (Loved the reaction too, obvs.)

[@wordlife94]

11:00 why is he kinda doing the floss? lol

[@mike90317]

Wuv is in the air. Happy Valentine's Day!

[@fictionaldarling]

happy valentine's day!!

[@DarkAngelHiromi]

I was watching this after your The devil wears prada reaction (again) and I'm thinking... I would love to see your reaction to Bride Wars with Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway. We need more rom-coms in here! And I personally believe that movie deals with a failing relationship better and in a way more realistic manner than most of the rom-coms I've seen in my life. Also, love seeing Michael Arden in that movie, it's hilarious.

[@princeofthequeens]

loved this reaction

[@lucyhalefan581]

Happy Valentine's Day, hope you have a wonderful day

[@varunsaxena7436]

Thanks for getting me nostalgic about Pictochat and the DS!

[@fictionaldarling]

when the phones had to be checked in the kitchen at night, but they didn't know the DS could message 😂💀 life was simpler, lol

[@varunsaxena7436]

@@fictionaldarling OMG yes!! 🤣💀

[@elijahstark3663]

I remember watching this movie so much as a kid and what hurt the most was finding out she was the double agent for the other company

[@talkingflowerlei]

oh i loved this movie as a kid. we had the dvd and i watched it so many times. i think there was a point where i watched it ever day for almost a month. it was such an adored movie of mine. the scene with vienna playing always made me cry, no matter how many times i watched the movie. also, dude wait omg you turned 13 in 2008? lol me too. i didn't realize we were the same age. and like, oh yeah. completely agree. middle school was... a time. such a rough age omg.

[@garymclean1576]

Loved your diary book cover

[@Bluebox87]

Mark Ruffalo is also in View from the Top, which is sort of a rom com with Gwyneth Paltrow about her wanting to be a stewardess. It's a mess and terrible but a guilty pleasure.

[@bobbymartin440]

Thank You fictionaldarling for bringing Me back to one of My Favorite Rom-Coms! It was a wonderful journey to take again! But where was the "Love Is A Battlefield" scene??? Lol

[@DavidMartinez-bz5rg]

Outstanding reaction as always killing it in the valentine attire. Mark Ruffalo was also in a RomCom with reese witherspoon called Just Like Heaven... additional: Can we get a possible reaction to Teen wolf the series? And Jane the Virgin. Idk if you've already seen them

[@jaykay845]

I literally just finished watching this today. What are the odds?

[@fictionaldarling]

the universe is in sync 😂

[@Fanfrit1]

Omg why did i cry with this movie, again

[@fictionaldarling]

it's sooooo good 😭

[@apexlex]

The Taylor Swift reference never fails to make me smile.

[@fictionaldarling]

it was too perfect a moment to let it pass by!!! i had to😂

[@marclevy1506]

If you notice very quickly, one of the girls in the beginning “gang” is none other than Carol “Avenger” Danvers herself, Brie Larson! So this movie has, Hulk, Electra, Captain Marvel, Ant-Man’s ex-wife, Klaw, from the MCU!

[@fictionaldarling]

the casting director watching this film like thanos watching the infinity stones 😂😂

[@caleboman8875]

Hey, you should watch Mark Ruffalo in 'Begin Again' with Kiera Knightley. It's one of my favourite movies

[@ImAlsoMerobiba]

More romcom reactions 😍!

[@cmlemmus494]

Love your reactions as always, though I'm a bit late on this one. I do have a suggestion for you, as well: The Virgin Suicides (1999). It is not a happy film, but it and Now and Then (1995) are probably the two best coming-of-age films made from a teen girl perspective.

[@yousefkaldany2779]

Hey Jess. Happy Valentine’s Day. I hope you’re happy on Valentine’s Day even if you’re single like I am 🤗😘

[@Anime-mi9xo]

Do you know when you’ll continue your Marvel Timeline Watch coz I’m excited for you to watch the first Doctor Strange movie. It’s my fave,, but until I’m gonna watch some romcoms with you 😌

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

It got crazy reruns on cable a few years back. I dropped cable but legend says it is still rerunning to this day.

[@GunnarBarker]

I think the last time I’ve watched this film was at least 10-12 years ago. I actually forgot that Mark Ruffalo was in this. There is another Rom-Com that Mark Ruffalo was in called Just Like Heaven and that film also has Reese Witherspoon and Jon Heder.

[@larrygooden9162]

A few scenes in this movie broke my heart it reminded me of my life as a kid which I'm glad that part of my life is over and I learned from it that period in my life I learn how to love myself I learn how to love myself will I ever find love I don't know it's hard but I love myself that's all that matters to me I'm glad Jenna realize her love for Matt and realize Matt loves her and the relationship they had before they were dating like when they were together when they were young it grew and it blossomed I love movies like that and I'm glad she finally came to realization that how much Matt means to her that she loves Matt and got a chance to make another wish and go back during her younger years when she was 13 and got second chance in her youth and she got to be with Matt and spend time with him all of her life and they stayed together and they were the ones that got married

[@jb2839]

I love this. This movie got me when it came out. Still holds

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

I wish Electra had gotten a sequel. Crazy huh?

[@maggie_knolastname]

I love this movie so much!!!

[@WhyWeWatch1]

My first rom-com, and I think my cousin’s too! The bar was set high that day

[@emmapalermo8128]

Love this movie. Great reaction!

[@fictionaldarling]

thanks for watching!!! 🥺

[@carlossanchez6733]

Omg we share the same birthday. I mean decades apart, but we share the same birthday 😂

[@killuanatsume]

Oh that movie. Love it. I remember the first time I watched it.

[@Mormegil452]

So...Has anyone ever wondered what happens when Jenna goes back to her original body? I've always wondered where the other Jenna went, cause she is not time traveling, she jumped to a different universe altogether.

[@ladypool1404]

I just watch the movie and it was adorable! One of the best romances ever with Deadpool and Vanessa in his first movie. Both characters were bullied by an awful girl, meet when Jenna was adult and they have a wonderful time together; were happy. It's great that the heroine is with a different guy than a pretty boy with blonde hair and muscles. It's rare that nerds get a happy ending. The only movie who i know it happened is when Rebel wilson played a cheerleader stuck in an adult's body; i forgot the name but it's a rom-com too. I'm excited to see '' Just like Heaven! '' with him and Reese winterspoon. Hulk and Ell from Legally blonde will be together, yay 😀🥰

[@callumdrage5889]

You should watch Shallow Hal after this movie! It’s so good and gives the same energy as this movie. I’d love to watch your reaction ❤ Another great video however, thank you for the content 😊

[@noahtrevino5908]

Can you pleaseeee do a video of you reading out of your diary!!

[@AmyAberrant]

Strip tease man needs to learn about consent, as does desk drawer man

[@donalde.reynolds2443]

I like to play how many Superheroes are in the movie. This has Elektra (not MCU), Bruce Banner, Ant-Man's ex-wife, Claw, Captain Marvel, and Thunderbolt from the Stargirl show.

[@RedRebelRiot]

4:33 no cause if someone did that to me, I would make them fear me

[@shainewhite2781]

The Hulk, Mark Ruffalo is in this movie! Lol!

[@MarvinMartinez2001]

You should watch The Adam Project Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner play a married couple! Also features Ryan Reynolds and Zoe Saldana!

[@agenttheater5]

1:22 I think one of the 'six chicks' actresses is Captain Marvel

[@SaGeForReal]

ohh yeah Mark Ruffalo in romcoms is just PERFECT! have watched Mark Ruffalo and Reese Witherspoon in ""Just Like Heaven"? That is another underrated and good romcom...makes you shed some tears just like this movie.

[@jb2839]

Yes!!! Love it

[@Lannalynn]

you should do 'The Adam Project'. Mark and Jennifer are both in it.

[@LordVolkov]

On the subject of rom coms, have you seen Down With Love? A retro rom-com with Ewan McGregor seems right up your alley.

[@trufamilybromontqc]

October 30th 2007 , i was 15 years old and 😍 12 days later, I started with my boyfriend now husband 💜 . We've been 15 years together with a 5 year old ❤️you made me wanna read my journal .

[@fictionaldarling]

ahh i love this!! & you definitely should read it; it's so much fun walking down memory lane!!

[@AidenXJeffreySkits]

Brie Larson (Captain Marvel) was one of the Six Chicks.

[@DA-cw7lw]

Happy Valentines Jess! Great reaction as always ❤ I hope you react to Enola Holmes movies, I think you'll like them.

[@JeM130177]

High 5 to a fellow early September Jess who was good at maths at school 🤣🤣 though sounds like you're 3 years younger than me if were 13 in 08. I also had a diary at that age. A lot of it is about how much I love Orlando Bloom. The other day I actually found a stupid doodle I did and it was dated on Orlando Bloom's 30th birthday and I am now 30 years old and I had a brief existential crisis...

[@s.l.thecoffeeaddict1657]

I saw "13" in the title and I panicked thinking this was a Thirteen Reasons Why commentary

[@fictionaldarling]

oh god no LOL i don't think i have it in me to watch that 😭

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

@@fictionaldarling First season was good but is heartbreaking and worse. I don't remember if I made it to the end of season 2. I know I tried. I googled season reviews after that and results were not positive. I cannot confirm but maybe the lead character is not even in the final season. That was a deal breaker for me. No one has raved about how great the series wrapped to my knowledge.

[@TheOriginalYouTuberTheMonkey]

He was great as Alfred in The Batman !

I can see why the magazine director is giving you Tony Stark vibes but for me is giving Alfred from The Batman vibes (the Robert Pattinson one). And also different kinds of CGI creatures vibes.

[@JeM130177]

Judy Greer is the most reliable best girl friend in any romcom and I love her Edit: or yknow...not actual good friend in this movie but yknow..you get me....

[@andrewdickinson2245]

So when is the Just Like Heaven video coming out?

[@Mochicokun]

hi, not related to the movie but could you react to lockwood and co.? I think you'll love it!

[@sutej72]

Hi The Adam Project is considered to be a sequel to this movie. Will you watch it or have you already seen it? Happy Valentines Day 🤗 Continue the good work 🙂

[@mirandaosborne7196]

My dad took me and my sister to see this in theaters because his best friends daughter wanted to see it so we all went I was like 8

[@CCZor]

I am 4 years close to 40 (urghh) and I totally forgot how was being 13.....also fun fact: Brie Larson is one of the kids hanging around with the bully in the past scenes. Also also the Netflix Ryan Reynolds Time Travel movie had a mini reunion by casting Ruffalo and Garner as the parents.

[@randocalrissian1980]

Blink and you’ll miss it Brie Larson is in the movie. She is the girl in the blue shirt on the right side when the “Mean Girls” stroll up to Jenna in the school. Also, if I can recommend a romantic comedy with Mark Ruffalo it would be Begin Again.