Aubrey Plaza is one of the highlights of Francis Ford Coppola’sMegalopolis, but she has a starring role in another new movie that’s an even better showcase of her acting talents. AlthoughMegalopolishas received extremely mixed reviews from critics, Plaza’s performance is one of the few bright spots that has been praised across the board.Plaza stars alongside Adam Driver and Giancarlo Esposito in the supporting role of Wow Platinum, and her performance is just as memorable and unconventional as her character’s name.
Wow is an insatiable TV personality who delivers the financial news and, ironically, has an unquenchable thirst for money and power. She’s a quintessential femme fatale with a Lady Macbeth-esque arc in which she seduces whoever she thinks will bring her the most wealth and influence, then casts them aside as soon as they’ve served their purpose. Plaza is the unpredictable wildcard oftheMegalopoliscast, and Wow is one of the film’s greatest characters. But Plaza has an even better movie playing in theaters right now.
Aubrey Plaza’s My Old Ass Is Playing In Theaters Too – Why You Should See It
My Old Ass Is A Great Comedy With A Unique Premise
Megalopolisisn’t the only Aubrey Plaza movie playing in theaters right now; she also stars in the comedyMy Old Ass.My Old Assstars Maisy Stella Elliott, a teenager who takes magic mushrooms and gets to see her 39-year-old self, played by Plaza. As Elliott’s two selves get to know each other, the older one chastises the younger one for all the mistakes she’s about to make.
Plaza can also be seen playing the villainous Rio Vidal in Marvel Television’sAgatha All Alongon Disney+, releasing new episodes every Wednesday.
My Old Assis director Megan Park’s follow-upto her 2021 debut featureThe Fallout, which revolves around the aftermath of a school shooting. Park’s second movie is much more upbeat and laid-back —My Old Asshas a premise that’s rarely been done before, and it’s executed as one of the best comedies of the year. UnlikeMegalopolis, which has received a mixed response from both critics and audiences, earning “rotten” scores from both camps,My Old Asshas been universally praised. On Rotten Tomatoes,it has a critics’ score of 92% and an audience score of 90%.
My Old Ass Uses Aubrey Plaza Much Better Than Megalopolis
My Old Ass Gives Plaza A More Three-Dimensional Character Than Megalopolis
While it’s fun to see April Ludgate play a character who’s closer to Joan Callamezzo inMegalopolis,My Old Assarguably makes much better use of Plaza’s acting abilities. UnlikeMegalopolis,My Old Assgives her a more three-dimensional, well-rounded character to play.
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Plaza’s character is a middle-aged woman filled with regretinMy Old Ass, imploring her younger self to make better choices. While the premise is funny by default,My Old Assalso includes touching moments. Creating an on-screen dynamic with the younger version of her own character presented Aubrey Plaza with a unique acting challenge that most of herMegalopolisscenes did not.
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My Old Ass follows Elliott, who encounters her future 39-year-old self during a transformative summer marked by introspection and discovery. Celebrating her 18th birthday, Elliott’s psychedelic experience prompts her to reevaluate her ideals on family and love as her older self offers sage advice and warnings.
Megalopolis
Megalopolis, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a visionary 2024 film exploring the ambitious dream of reconstructing New York City into a utopia, following a devastating disaster. The narrative delves into the clash between the architect’s utopian vision and the political and personal turmoil that ensues. With a star-studded cast, the film examines themes of ambition, power, and the human spirit’s resilience against the backdrop of a futuristic metropolis.
