Older Than What?
Older Than What?

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Older Than What?

2017
Movie
13 min
English

Aging has a tendency to fade people out of the picture. Older Than What? brings LGBTQ elders sharply back into focus with humor, frankness, wit and charm. 12 seniors answer 10 questions about aging and share stories about how they made history.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Kevin SmithGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A man finds himself in a bizarre and surreal situation after a strange encounter. He must navigate through a series of peculiar events and characters as he tries to make sense of his reality. The film explores themes of identity, aging, and the absurdities of life.

Critical Reception

Older Than What? received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its experimental nature and unconventional narrative confusing and lacking in substance. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its unique approach while others were put off by its abstract storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's disjointed narrative and abstract themes were a significant barrier for many viewers.

  • Some critics noted a lack of clear direction and thematic coherence.

  • The performance of the cast was occasionally highlighted as a saving grace, but not enough to elevate the overall film.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film is part of Kevin Smith's extended 'View Askewniverse', though its connection is more thematic and abstract than narrative-driven.

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