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This is Elliot's last few weeks at home, where her parents run a cranberry farm handed down for generations, before fleeing to university and the freedom of the big city. She celebrates her 18th birthday with a couple of gal pals, and trying out magic mushroom tea. Elliott's trip has her conjuring up her 39-year-old self, who she calls "my old ass", and they remain in sporadic touch after older Elliott puts her phone number into younger Elliott's phone.

Older Elliott gives younger Elliott generic advice, and refuses to give specific information, such as "What is the next Apple". One specific piece of advice OE gives YE is to avoid "Chad", which YE scoffs at, since she self-identifies as Lesbian. However, Chad does arrive - a temporary farm worker with ancestors in the area, seeking his roots - and YE falls for him, despite anticipating that something bad will happen.

The question of what advice you should give your younger self is always interesting. YE's confusion is palpable. The chemistry between YE and Chad is great. The drone-shot footage of boating in Lake Muskoka is wonderful, beating the sunsets of The Burning Season.

This was the opening gala film of the Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ film festival, and I presume that it was chosen to be non-threatening to a general audience. The story arc seems natural to go from F to M attraction, but politically I wonder about the implications of "all she needs is a good man". I also keep wondering what gender preferences Elliott would have after Chad.

My Old Ass is an emotionally authentic, fantastical trip on a wave of good vibes. Director Megan Park has done something special here, juxtaposing a surreal concept on some very real dynamics of a young Elliott (Maisy Stella) growing up; and it is a fun, scenic trip worth taking. Without offering any spoilers, this wonderfully crafted transportation into the "what ifs" in the rear view of life, is propped up by a stellar cast - with a ride on the suspension of disbelief expertly kept afloat by Aubrey Plaza. It has a feeling of nostalgia that resonates across generations. The authentic connections between Elliott, Chad (Percy Hynes White), and her friends (Maddie Ziegler, Kerrice Brooks), and family moments solidly hit home - poignant scenes with brother Max (Seth Isaac Johnson) as a social conscience, whimsical Spencer (Carter Trozollo) , and with her mom (Maria Dizzia) and dad (Alain Goulem), bring surprising emotional depths on a vehicle of relatable, and well delivered comedy. We came in for a short trip, and wound up wishing we could hang out longer inside this unexpected cinematic, treat.

A poignant film that transcends age, forging connections with parents, teenagers, and wanderers from hometowns. The profound impact moved the entire theater to tears, and Maisy Stella's exceptional performance left an indelible mark, sparking a desire for more films showcasing her talent. The authentic and well-portrayed connection between Chad (Percy Hynes White) and Elliot (Maisy Stella) adds depth, while the film's portrayal of bisexuality resonates with authenticity, making it relatable to a broad audience. Eagerly anticipating a repeat viewing and sharing this cinematic experience with my teenagers.

I usually don't leave reviews. But this, this was bad. I do not get how this has any positive reviews when the whole thing felt so entirely forced. I see that the director/writer also wrote The Fallout which was another movie that didn't live up to the hype despite one very memorable performance. The exploration of sexuality in this felt rather icky which wasn't helped by the male lead feeling like the wrong choice. Several cast felt poorly chosen. The best friends never really fit for me and Aubrey Plaza was underused. If you like cheesy then that is what this is. If you want good though I would look elsewhere.

I don't think I've ever watched a film with such a lesbophobic plot as Megan Park's. On top of that Megan cast a misogynist and accused of SA as Percy (chad in the movie my old ass). This is sad, Megan has totally lost my respect. The women's performances are incredible, while the male character leaves something to be desired, he doesn't know how to act. My advice is: don't watch this movie because it's really terrible, unless you're very desperate and have nothing to watch to subject yourself to it. The Fallout was a great film and now Megan Park has decided to invest in a totally lesbophobic plot, congratulations Megan, you are no longer worthy of admiration.