My Old Ass follows Elliott, as she comes face-to-face with her older self on an 18th-birthday mushroom trip. This causes her to rethink everything about family and love over a transformative summer.
This does what any great film should — evoke an emotional response from its audience. It certainly did that for me.
My Old Ass is inherently relatable to anyone. We all get old, and everyone goes through their own personal obstacles in life. This movie takes all of that, and delivers a heartfelt and powerful message. It’s not often that a flick makes me cry, but My Old Ass managed to get me teary-eyed.
Maisy Stella stars in the lead role here, and is absolutely phenomenal. It’s a true coming-of-age story for her character, and she evokes all of the necessary emotions to highlight the confusing point of life that Elliott is in. While she doesn’t have as much screen time, Aubrey Plaza’s presence is also felt as she delivers many of the film’s impactful moments.
My only issues with My Old Ass come from a logistical standpoint. While the messaging is relatable and thoughtful, the script itself feels a little lazy. There seem to be no rules in this world, and I wish that aspect of the story was fleshed out more.
Overall, My Old Ass is a memorable movie. Not necessarily because of what happens onscreen, but because of the messaging that it conveys. It’s one of the few 2024 films that had me truly reflecting on my own life as the runtime progressed.
