An R-rated comedy, which has been hailed as an instant classic and boasts a near-perfect 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is now available for home streaming.
My Old Ass, which hit cinemas in September, follows the story of a young woman who, while celebrating her 18th birthday, takes psychedelic drugs and ends up coming face-to-face with her 39 year old self. After the effects of the drugs wear off, they find a way to stay in contact, providing the teenager with endless wisdom from her older self.
The film stars Aubrey Plaza, known for Parks and Recreation, and newcomer Maisy Stella in the lead role of Elliott Labrant. This marks Stella’s first feature film, and she has received widespread praise for her performance.
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Behind the scenes, My Old Ass boasts a star-studded crew. Director Megan Park is recognised for her role in The Secret Life of the American Teenager and appearances on popular TV shows such as Young Sheldon and Jane the Virgin.
Barbie Star Margot Robbie and her husband Tom Ackerley served as producers on the film, alongside Josey McNamara and Steven Rales, reports the Mirror.
Just over a month after its cinema release, the movie is now available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Despite featuring a well-known comedic actor, the fantasy film addresses serious themes such as grief, regret, and the challenges of growing up. Cinema-goers have been sharing their emotional responses to the film on Reddit.
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A film fan gushed: “This is easily my favourite movie of the year, and there’s been a lot this year that I’ve loved. This movie really connected with me on an emotional level and had me bawling by the end. Go see this movie with someone you love!”
Someone else stated: “This movie felt like both a warm hug and a punch in the heart. I absolutely loved it.” Meanwhile, another remarked, “Aubrey Plaza made me cry during that scene at the end. This film was so good; it will definitely be a classic coming-of-age movie.”
Echoing these praises, a reviewer from the University of California wrote: “My Old Ass is an instant classic and an unforgettable coming-of-age film for young adults and late teens […].”
Another heaped acclaim on the leading actress, writing: “Maisy Stella is SO good in this. She has so much charisma on screen, crazy that this is her first movie.”
My Old Ass is now available to watch on Amazon Prime Video
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