MY OLD ASS
Starring: Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, Percy Hynes White, Maddie Ziegler, Kerrice Brooks, Maria Dizzia, Al Goulem, Seth Isaac Johnson, and Carter Trozzolo
Director: Megan Park
PAIGE
My Old Ass shamelessly wears its heart on its sleeve. It’s such a charming and tender flick about cherishing the moments and people we have while we have them, and its themes truly struck a chord with me. I laughed. I cried. I laughed some more. The entire ensemble is beaming with charisma and has such incredible chemistry, but it’s writer/director Megan Park, who, no pun intended, hit it out of the park with this film. She once again demonstrates her ability to convey subtleties in a compelling and powerful manner. Regardless of age, anyone can appreciate this coming-of-age film.
AMARÚ
My Old Ass doesn’t feel like a movie. It, instead, is like hanging out with close friends and family, lounging through unscripted situations, especially during the visibly improvised scenes between Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella. So, my feelings are as hard to explain as the feasibility of the film’s main premise. It stands firmly on vibes, with much of its dialogue seeming awkward and non-cinematic. However, the emotions it evokes, encapsulating how important it is to live in moments and treasure time, are so powerfully relatable and incredibly sweet that chilling with these old asses ironically turned into one of my favorite movies this year.