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Oldies But Goodies
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7.4/10
Good
2024
Director
Claude Zidi Jr.
Runtime
102 minutes
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Oldies But Goodies (2024) serves as a comedic critique of institutional elder care. It successfully presents a multi-ethnic ensemble that challenges traditional depictions of elderly social structures. The film’s strength lies in its willingness to challenge systemic authority and the predatory nature of care management. However, the film struggles with depth in its representation of specific identities. LGBTQ+ presence remains atmospheric rather than central to the plot, and disability is often reduced to the physical vulnerabilities of aging. The comedic structure occasionally leans on regressive clichés regarding age and gender. Ultimately, the film occupies a middle ground. It uses its comedic framework to address serious social issues like the Orpea scandal, providing a progressive layer to an otherwise traditional genre piece.
Category Breakdown
Does Oldies But Goodies have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film includes LGBTQ+ icons such as Amanda Lear, adding an atmospheric texture. However, LGBTQ+ identities are not central to the plot or character development.
How does Oldies But Goodies portray gender?
Elderly women are given social autonomy and comedic roles. While the film avoids depicting them as submissive, it occasionally relies on established gender clichés.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Oldies But Goodies?
A multi-ethnic cast, including actors like Firmine Richard, challenges the homogeneity of traditional elderly depictions. This creates a more diverse social model.
How does Oldies But Goodies represent religion and culture?
The story critiques Western elder care institutions and capitalist management, highlighting systemic flaws through real-world care scandals.
Does Oldies But Goodies include disability representation?
The film focuses on the biological realities of aging. Physical limitations are sometimes used as comedic catalysts, rather than exploring disability through high ability to act.
Present on Screen
- Features a multi-ethnic ensemble that challenges traditional depictions of elderly social structures.
- Critiques systemic failures in Western elder care and institutional management.
- Grants elderly female characters social autonomy and comedic roles.
Limited or Absent
- Avoids using the physical limitations of aging characters as mere comedic catalysts.
- Could integrate LGBTQ+ identities more deeply into the core character arcs.
- Needs to move beyond established clichés regarding age and gender in its comedic structure.
Official Synopsis
As the Lino Vartan shelter, which takes orphans and seniors in, has to shut down for health issues, Milann has no choice but to accept the invitation of a retirement home in the south of France.
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