My Old Ass: A Touching Time-Travel Coming-of-Age Comedy
Megan Park's latest film blends humor and heartfelt moments as a teenager meets her older self.
- My Old Ass, directed by Megan Park, stars Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza as the younger and older versions of Elliott.
- The plot centers on 18-year-old Elliott, who, while tripping on psychedelic mushrooms, encounters her 39-year-old self.
- The film avoids typical time-travel mechanics, focusing instead on the emotional journey of growing up and self-discovery.
- Older Elliott offers her younger self advice on appreciating family and farm life, and warns her to avoid a boy named Chad.
- The movie is praised for its strong performances, particularly the chemistry between Stella and Plaza, and its bittersweet exploration of adolescence.