My Old Ass

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My Old Ass

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Released Sep 27

1h 29m

Comedy

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Drama

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In this fresh coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). But when Elliott's "old ass" starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn't do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what's becoming a transformative summer.

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Critics Consensus

A humorous cocktail with a twist of coming-of-age drama, My Old Ass doesn't throw out the wisdom with the reckless abandon of youth and the effects are hallucinogenic.

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Jonathan Romney

Financial Times

It takes all of Plaza’s weird chanting inflections and Stella’s exuberantly twitchy enthusiasm to make it pay off — but it does, with sly charm.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 3, 2024

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

It's a simple idea... the thing is, that it's done with real tenderness and insight.

Oct 3, 2024

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

It’s a fun, silly premise, but while there’s no shortage of stoner humour, the film is deeper and considerably more satisfying than the drug-baked adolescent wisecracking might initially suggest.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 30, 2024

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Natasha Alvar

The Fiction Department

The film is meant to be a comedy – I think the title definitely suggests that – but the cast brings so much poignancy to the set pieces in the film. There are parts to this that are just completely devastating, and so well-acted by both Stella and Plaza.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 26, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…a provocative, female-led narrative, playing down all comical or potentially silly elements in favor of a welcome, serious personal development angle…this is about a serious character in conflict, so don’t expect Big/Freaky Friday body-swap shenanigans.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 24, 2024

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Pete Vonder Haar

Houston Press

There's an Arrival-esque sense of inevitability to how the third act plays out. It's sad, but not overwhelmingly so, and stays true to Park's message: that seemingly trivial events can carry weight so immense we didn't realize it.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 20, 2024

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valleyman

Very smart story telling - and an amusing story. Totally enjoy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/24

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Brock

They’re both great in this film. The dude should have been given a different name other the Josh though.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/26/24

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Brian P

“The only thing you can’t get back is time. It goes by so fast.” - Megan Park As someone who values time, this movie definitely didn’t waste mine. "My Old A**" is an outstanding coming-of-age film that deserves your time and attention. While it may not be the most original entry in this genre, its remarkable writing and stellar performances from a mostly unknown cast—aside from Aubrey Plaza—she absolutely owned her role. Plaza appears only briefly, but she kills it when she does appear. As a writer, I always appreciate films with great dialogue, and this is one of the best-written films of 2024. Megan Park both wrote and directed the movie, and I foresee a bright future for this talented filmmaker. The characters feel like real kids, and the script provides the actors with the opportunity to shine through the stellar dialogue. Coming-of-age films will always resonate with me. Even as I grow older, they help me reflect on my youth and life in new ways. This film provoked thoughts I hadn’t yet had the chance to process. Despite selling itself as a comedy, it has surprising depth. That said, it’s not as in-depth like Ex Machina or Inception, so don’t worry. But you’ll definitely be reflecting on it after watching. In conclusion, I highly recommend this film, and I urge you to support indie movies. Even if it’s no longer in theaters, be sure to check it out when it hits Amazon Prime. My final rating: 9/10, and I would definitely watch it again. As always, let me know your thoughts on the film!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/25/24

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Butch

I thought it was a new twist on a familiar story that leaves you appreciating life.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/24/24

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Thomas

This movie was ok. Overall I didn’t like how Elliot fell in love with Chad. Tbh it was kinda cringe.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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PI

It is a beautiful small movie. I liked it a lot.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/21/24

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Synopsis

In this fresh coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). But when Elliott's "old ass" starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn't do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what's becoming a transformative summer.

Director: Megan Park
Producer: Tom Ackerley, Margot Robbie, Josey McNamara, Steven Rales
Screenwriter: Megan Park
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co: Indian Paintbrush, LuckyChap Entertainment
Rating: R (Sexual Material|Language Throughout|Drug Use)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 27, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 7, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.2M
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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