My Old Ass (2024) Dir: Megan Park
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I had heard good things about this Megan Park directed drama, but hadn't expected to be able to watch it so soon. Thankfully, it appeared on Prime one day, and I took advantage of it immediately. I knew almost nothing about the film, which sometimes is exactly what I want before seeing something.
I could tell very quickly that there was a lot of heart that had gone into this. It was full of sentimentality for youth, young love, new love, and the passing of time. In that sense, I felt very nostalgic watching the film. It had a beautiful core to it that felt very much like a love letter to being a young adult in the world.
There were some really funny, and rather random, moments, which offset the more heartfelt ones in a balanced way. There were a few tiny details, mostly to do with one of the character's situations, that I didn't like so much, but it was very much a minor aspect of the story.
The story, and the writing of it, was oozing with relatable emotions. I felt myself being taken along on this wonderful journey of self-discovery with the film's protagonist, which was a lovely feeling. It helped a lot that the chemistry between the two protagonists felt so natural and authentic - it pulled me in even more.
Maisy Stella was excellent in her leading role. She expressed some of her character's emotions with a compelling degree of nuance, which helped the story hit the right emotional notes. The ease with which she acted with her co-stars was extremely impressive, especially with Hynes White.
Aubrey Plaza didn't have anywhere near as much screentime as I thought she would, but, for what it's worth, she was quite good for the time she was on-screen. Her acting felt very natural, including when she was providing only her voice acting for certain scenes. I won't say she blew me away, but I enjoyed her performance a lot.
Percy Hynes White was a delightful presence in the film, particularly in the final half an hour. The writing meant that I was a little unsure of him at first, but he grew into the film superbly. His acting felt genuine, and he became increasingly endearing as the film progressed. By the end of it, he was a pleasure to watch.
Of the supporting cast, I think Kerrice Brooks and Seth Isaac Johnson deserve particular mentions for their sterling contributions, while the likes of Maddie Ziegler, Maria Dizzia, Alain Goulem and Carter Trozzolo, all deserve mentions too.
Overall, I was extremely moved by the touching and uplifting storyline that this film presented. It was, for the most part, beautifully articulated. It's a film that goes with others like 'Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind' in the category of films that will make you cry, but are truly beautiful as well. It really was a lovely film.
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