A group of families on a tropical holiday discover that the secluded beach where they are staying is somehow causing them to age rapidly – reducing their entire lives into a single day.
- Released: 2021-07-21
- Runtime: 108 minutes
- Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thrillers
- Stars: Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff, Thomasin McKenzie, Abbey Lee, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Ken Leung, Eliza Scanlen, Aaron Pierre, Embeth Davidtz, Emun Elliott, Alexa Swinton, Gustaf Hammarsten, Kathleen Chalfant, Francesca Eastwood, Nolan River, Luca Faustino Rodriguez, Mikaya Fisher, Kailen Jude, M. Night Shyamalan, Matthew Shear, Daniel Ison, Jeffrey Holsman, Margaux Da Silva, John Twohy, Kylie Begley, Emma Jonnz
- Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Comments
- tim-87688 - 19 June 2024
Society tells you what to like. So you don't know what to do with this
"Old," directed by M. Night Shyamalan, is a chilling and thought-provoking thriller that explores the unnerving concept of accelerated aging on a secluded beach. The film revolves around a group of strangers who find themselves aging rapidly, experiencing a lifetime's worth of changes within a single day.
Shyamalan's signature storytelling style shines through as he masterfully builds tension and mystery from the outset. The eerie atmosphere of the beach, coupled with the characters' growing desperation, creates a palpable sense of unease that grips the audience throughout. The cinematography beautifully captures the passage of time, emphasizing both the beauty and terror of the characters' predicament.
The ensemble cast delivers strong performances, particularly Gael García Bernal and Vicky Krieps, who anchor the emotional core of the film amidst its fantastical premise. Each character's journey is fraught with existential dread and poignant introspection, questioning mortality, purpose, and the fleeting nature of life.
While "Old" tackles complex themes and philosophical questions, it occasionally stumbles with pacing issues and narrative coherence, especially in its third act. Some plot elements feel rushed or underdeveloped, detracting slightly from the overall impact of the film.
Overall, "Old" is a compelling addition to Shyamalan's filmography, blending psychological suspense with existential horror in a uniquely unsettling way. It challenges viewers to confront their own fears of aging and mortality, leaving a lingering impression long after the credits roll. - jefferons - 4 May 2024
Original story.quite unerving
Finally an original story for a film.remunded ne a bit like a Robin cook medical novel.
I had no idea what the film was about,so was able to learn as it went. Once I realised it was quite unerving and scary.a bit too much screaming at times.but interesting as an experiment in a theme that very few movie makers have tried.
Mshylaman always has an odd idea in his films.
The vetch setting was simple .only thing I didn't like was the screaming and daft dialogue at times.
If you like slowburner horror/thriller films.then you might like this.
Old is a young idea. The end is okish, and predictable .sort of.
