I'll give it to Shyamalan for his innovative one-line ideas, some of which translate well onto the screen. Old boasts an original concept and sumptuous cinematography (by Mike Gioulakis), but the writing and performances fail to see it through. Once the ageing aspect is set in motion, the film loosens its grip on the viewers, eventually settling for a tame finale. The characters fail to connect due to their weak portrayals and artificial-sounding dialogue.
The beachy location is indeed a treat for sore eyes. I cannot get enough of listening to waves in the background, and this film proved to be an unexpected respite in that regard. Getting old fast is a scary notion when you actually give it some thought. But in the movie, it is told in such a way that the science-fiction aspects come second to convenient plot holes. The climactic twist also doesn't land well. Old is ultimately a forgettable fare.
P. S - Can we stop killing Eliza Scanlen in every movie? Like, seriously.
The beachy location is indeed a treat for sore eyes. I cannot get enough of listening to waves in the background, and this film proved to be an unexpected respite in that regard. Getting old fast is a scary notion when you actually give it some thought. But in the movie, it is told in such a way that the science-fiction aspects come second to convenient plot holes. The climactic twist also doesn't land well. Old is ultimately a forgettable fare.
P. S - Can we stop killing Eliza Scanlen in every movie? Like, seriously.