Last Updated on September 20, 2024 by
My Old Ass is a 2024 Comedy Movie Directed by Megan Park. The film stars Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, and Percy Hynes White, with a runtime of 1h 28m, and was released on September 13, 2024.
If you were to get a chance to meet your future self, what would you do? Do you wait for directions? Would you even believe them? This paradoxical question is the genesis of My Old Ass, a film by Megan Park. It is a comedy movie that tells the story of an 18-year-old girl who meets her future self, at the age of 39, while on a trip to pick some mushrooms. Despite the familiar concepts of time-traveling and people meeting their future selves, this movie puts quite an original, and hilarious spin on things. The protagonist of the movie is Elliott played by Maisy Stella, an eighteen-year-old who pretty much does whatever she wants. She tends to make sarcastic remarks, she does not have any regard for laws and she is not bothered by the consequences of her action in the future.
She is a cranberry farmer’s daughter but would rather go on fun adventures with her two best friends Ro, played by Kerrice Brooks, and Ruthie, played by Maddie Ziegler. One of the first things we witness her doing is engaging in the reckless operation of a boat which she runs into the docks, all while denying the existence of any licenses for boating. It’s Elliott—free-spirited, unconventional, and that kid who loves to break the rules. She does not spend her time with her family even on the special day of her 18th birthday. She goes to the woods with her friends to have a wild time and take mushrooms instead of studying diligently for the exam. But everything changes when the mushrooms kick in, and Elliott has a shocking experience: she meets her 39-year-old self! Specifically, this older version of Elliott is portrayed by Aubrey Plaza, who must match the sarcastic and playful wanders of the original. Initially, the younger Elliott fails to believe it. However, once they begin to converse, Elliott finally understands that it is indeed her future persona who is before her.
There is one more thing that I want to underline – the movie is good at juggling comedy with real-life issues. For example, Elliott’s future self gives her some advice: “Stay far away from Chad” (Percy Hynes White), a new guy on her family’s farm. But Elliott, being her stupid self, cannot come up with good excuses not to see Chad anymore. He appears to be polite, or shall I say affable? In the course of the movie, Elliot has to decide whether to follow this advice or simply do what feels natural and continue living her ordinary life. Perhaps the most memorable scene in the film is the first encounter of the two characters named Elliott. The younger Elliott immediately realizes that her older self has a different set of teeth and questions her about it in a sarcastic way. Older Elliott does not miss a beat and fires back with, ‘Wear your retainer!’. That is why the movie is so hilarious and true to life. Another amusing scene occurs when older Elliott seeks to convince the younger her that she indeed is real by showing her a toe that the younger Elliott had cut but which had not been missing yet.
They have a teasing relationship and their conversations are very entertaining, and at the same time, they give some clues for upcoming events. Apparently, in the future, people won’t get to have more than three children and fish, I think, salmon is scarce here now. However, the movie is not just filled with comedy all through. Apart from this, My Old Ass also has a certain level of depth to it. First of all, the future Elliott believes that Elliott herself should be nicer to her family members. It seems this childhood idea that you might as well ignore your siblings and boss your mom around is not so good when you grow up. Of course, it is quite entertaining to watch Elliott come into conflict with her future self, but along with the laughter, there is the underlying moral of family, becoming adults, and making the correct choices before it is too late.
Maisy Stella from Nashville is very good as the main character, Elliott. She nails the sardonic and rebellious nature of an 18-year-old, but she also makes you root for Elliott. There is a fantastic back-and-forth with Aubrey Plaza but what is even more credible is the dynamic between the future version of Elliott and the robot. It is easy to see how they are the same person at one stage of their life as they are at another stage. There’s also a sense of Elliott struggling with her identity – she is not only unsure about her future profession, but also her sexual orientation. She has been developing feelings for Chad and it is puzzling since she can never recall being into a man before. The movie also has a cast that mostly comprises notable actors and actresses. Percy Hynes White is quite humorous and likable as Chad, the man Elliott is advised to avoid. He and Elliott have some great times together highlighted by a scene where she tries to make him jump by pretending to slit his throat while he is waving at her. He panics and looks around to see who she is doing that to. I would also like to mention such a wonderful side joke as Elliott’s little brother, who loves golf and has a character.
Megan Park, who is a director in this movie, is amusing and is surely not afraid to demonstrate her comedy talent here. You may recall her from her first movie, The Fallout which was a dramatic movie that touched on the topic of shooting and its effects. However, My Old Ass shows that she can also have you cracking up in between and still discuss a topic that brings out some sense. The speaking is swift, the repartee is snappy, and gags come thick and fast, but there is never any doubt that the characters depicted are flesh-and-blood individuals living ordinary lives. Ro and Ruthie, Elliott’s friends, also have certain traits that contribute to the overall atmosphere of the film, thus preventing it from being overly centered around an individual character.
Palm Springs, the 2020 comedy movie about time traveling starring Andy Samberg – if you enjoyed this film, you will likely enjoy My Old Ass as well. Another thing that works for both of the movies is humor without attempt to create a strict setting of sci-fi rules. That element of the story – the time travel part – is on the surface, if you will. But, it is the characters and how having a chance to meet yourself in the future alters the way of living, which is the essence of storytelling. Thus, My Old Ass is not just a comedy, but much more. It is so emotional and funny at the same time to watch how people discuss the subject of life, youth, and what comes next and how our older selves are probably right in some ways. Megan Park wrote and directed this film while Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza delivered excellent performances for this movie to be recommended to everyone who enjoys life with humor and a lesson to learn.
My Old Ass 2024 Parents Guide Age Rating
My Old Ass is rated R by the Motion Picture Rating (MPA) for language throughout, drug use and sexual material.
Language: The movie contains instances of intense coarse language which involves the use of obscene and vulgar language; there are a few instances where characters in the movie use the ‘F’ word and the ‘S’ word during conversations but most of the time it is used casually by the character Elliott, who is portrayed as a rebellious character. A few instances of innuendo from one character to another can also be observed in the series. Many of these are likely intended to be funny, though at least some may not be suitable for all audiences, let alone children. Criticisms in terms of atomization of the body are employed during interactions and are particularly manifested in jokes between the young and elder Elliotts.
Drug and Alcohol Use: The movie contains several sequences related to drug consumption. During one of the scenes, Elliott and her friends consume magical mushrooms while they are in the forest at night. The whole story of the movie is based on a hallucination of a woman named Elliott who can meet her future self. Drug use is not portrayed as something positive but rather forms the main theme of the movie. Elliott and her friends are depicted to be on the high and engaging in strange conduct. Nevertheless, the picture reveals stigmatized signs of drug taking: hallucinations, confusion, and an altered perception of reality. Alcohol is also present but not as a commodity of importance or a way of showcasing male prowess. Elliott and other characters are depicted consuming alcohol at parties or any social functions. There are scenes of underage drinking that may be considered normal, which might be devious to young people.
Sexual Content: The movie also contains explicit sexual content with some scenes containing sexual content but no actual naked scenes or sex scenes are depicted in the movie. Another strong aspect of the anime is Elliott’s sexuality as she gas starts feeling that she may be into guys, especially Chad. This results in some discussions regarding her possible bisexuality. Elliott and Chad share some sensual passages. There is no actual sex during this scene, but they flirt and tease each other in a physical way, which implies sexual attraction between the two characters. It is important to note that there are some scenes with limited, crass sexual innuendos which can be expected of an R-rated comedy. For instance, Elliott often teases or comments on sex and relationships with her friends. These jokes are primarily comical but might be considered vulgar for children and younger audiences.
Violence and Intense Scenes: There is no rated R level violence and gore displayed in the film; however, there are some scenes that depict simple physical harm in the process of making the scene funny. Similarly, one can recall that dangerous actions, such as Elliott’s reckless driving of the boat into docks, are dangerous, albeit in the context of the comedy. In one of the movie’s more humorous parts, the older Elliott takes her younger self’s watch and shows her a severed toe to prove that the younger Elliott is indeed her, but we find out that it has not happened yet. Despite that this scene is more focused on comedy, the notion of future pain could be slightly disturbing for some people. Some of the aggression they portray in the film such as when Elliott pretended to slit Chad’s throat in a comedic manner is harmless and never aimed at fomenting a realistic sense of danger. However, these scenes may be considered questionable for young teenagers or individuals who are easily offended.
Top of FormOverall Summary: Thus, My Old Ass is an R-rate movie that explores themes like drug use, gay characters, and growing up through comedy and cartoonish images. Even though it is comedic and can be described as heartwarming in many scenes, this movie is notfor young teenagers because of the language and constant references to drugs, and sexual material. Parents should use discretion in allowing their children to watch this film since its themes and jokes are suitable for teenagers and adults.
