My Old Ass is charming. It also has a noteworthy performance by Maisy Stella. The main character is genuinely excellent from beginning to end; she’s believable enough that it's easy to forget you're watching an actor, and Stella shines when portraying her character's more heartfelt moments. Aubrey Plaza isn’t in the film for very long, but still makes a memorable impression—I always like seeing her work. It’s n…

It’s Elliott’s eighteenth birthday, and her parents, who are fans of "ET," have prepared a cake for her. However, she’s out with friends, camping and consuming some very strong mushroom tea. Suddenly, she finds herself sitting by a fire talking to a thirty-nine year old version of herself, portrayed by Aubrey Plaza. It seems like a hallucination, but this older self manages to give her a phone number and offer some a…

What would you say if you could talk to yourself from years down the road? That's the unexpected chance given to 18-year-old Elliott (Maisy Stella), a young woman growing up on a Canadian cranberry farm who is about to leave for college in Toronto, marking a new phase she anticipates with some nervousness. To mark this occasion, Elliott and her two friends (Kerrice Brooks, Maddie Ziegler) decide to celebrate by tryin…

My Old Ass proved to be a genuinely entertaining film. A significant part of its appeal comes from the sharp, quick-paced conversations—the entire movie moves at a brisk pace while still maintaining a relaxed atmosphere. It also benefits from the characters’ remarkably authentic presentation; for instance, Elliott's hairstyle is never overly styled. The production avoids that artificial sheen often associated with mo…