In ‘My Old Ass,’ the latest misunderstood generation is framed in a new light — and celebrated as they should be.
didn’t set out to make movies that are a commentary on the Gen Z experience. Instead, the writer-director of 2021’sI do enjoy trying to crack into the Gen Z space, the YA space, in the most authentic way possible,” Park tells Refinery29, “because I think a lot of people just don't give them enough credit and try to force feed . ”) who, having grown up on her family’s cranberry farm in Canada’s cottage country, is about to set off to the big city for her first year of university.
As Younger Elliott, Stella’s performance does, too, adding a level of depth and relatability to a character who might have come across as angst-ridden and one-note in any other movie. .For all the characteristics that could be taken as negative, Stella and Park present them as positive. Elliott’s wild and carefree nature as she takes shrooms and accidentally drives her boat into docks? Translates into a young woman who isn’t afraid of adventure.
An awareness and, as Younger Elliott exhibits to her older self, an ability to push forward in spite of it. To keep on living. “ is reminded of all the things she once knew,” Stella adds. “Because, taking things for granted and being in the moment, those are all important, but also not limiting yourself and still being brave and open and willing to do things that are scary.”, but by the end, has — along with her older self — fully embraced. Now, that’s growth.Jharrel Jerome is overwhelmed.
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