Movie review
September 13, 2024 · 89 min · R
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
A 2024 comedy-drama about 18-year-old Elliott, who meets her 39-year-old self during an 18th-birthday mushroom trip and receives advice on family, love, and life choices before college. The narrative centers on Elliott rethinking her relationships and future during one transformative summer. Queer identity themes are prominent as the protagonist, who previously identified as a lesbian, develops feelings for a boy and explores bisexuality in visible, recurring scenes.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for My Old Ass.
Woke representation / casting
Central queer protagonist with prominent bisexual arc and visible LGBTQ+ romance elements.
Woke political dialogue
Brief Gen Z dialogue affirms fluid queer labels with one explicit “cis white men” reference.
Identity-driven story themes
Major recurring arc centers on protagonist’s queer sexuality exploration and shift.
Western institutional / cultural critique
No modern activist critique of systems, patriarchy, or Western institutions.
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
No notable anti-woke backlash; only niche intra-community debate.
Creator track record context
Director’s prior teen drama includes queer elements; producers have identity-themed history.
Production
