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Age Out

2018·Drama·1h 35m
7.0
Fresh out of foster care at age 18, a young drifter turns to petty crime to survive, and discovers an impossible love in an unlikely friend.
Directed by A.J. Edwards
texas
murder
drifter
foster child
austin, texas
foster care

Cast

Tye Sheridan
Tye Sheridan
Richie
Imogen Poots
Imogen Poots
Joan
Caleb Landry Jones
Caleb Landry Jones
Swim
Jeffrey Wright
Jeffrey Wright
Detective Portnoy
Brett Butler
Brett Butler
Ms. LaField
Joe Stevens
Joe Stevens
Walt
Peggy Schott
Peggy Schott
Dr. Jane Ross
Sharmita Bhattacharya
Sharmita Bhattacharya
Latya

Crew

Colin Stetson
Colin Stetson
Original Music Composer
Nicolas Gonda
Nicolas Gonda
Producer
Jon Wroblewski
Jon Wroblewski
Co-Producer
Gus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant
Executive Producer
Jaytyler Ferretti
Jaytyler Ferretti
Second Assistant Director
Brad Engleking
Brad Engleking
Sound Mixer
Matthew Albrecht
Matthew Albrecht
Production Manager

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Sali
Sali
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Caleb just post ur pussy already
Caleb just post ur pussy already
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Rainey
Rainey
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no. 1 rule of dating: don’t kill the girl you likes mom 🙄
no. 1 rule of dating: don’t kill the girl you likes mom 🙄
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keroppi
keroppi
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mi sono piaciute un sacco le inquadrature e il modo di narrare la storia, ma alcune cose non sono molto chiare a primo impatto. il pov fatto come se si stesse registrando tutto sul momento l’ho trovato estremamente immersivo, però non si capisce che fine fa Swim dopo la rapina al motel o perché Joan inizia ad odiarlo senza dirne il motivo o perché appare una ragazza senza nome a un certo punto.
probabilmente per colmare quei buchi di trama serve fare un rewatch prestando più attenzione.
mi sono piaciute un sacco le inquadrature e il modo di narrare la storia, ma alcune cose non sono molto chiare a primo impatto. il pov fatto come se si stesse registrando tutto sul momento l’ho trovato estremamente immersivo, però non si capisce che fine fa Swim dopo la rapina al motel o perché Joan inizia ad odiarlo senza dirne il motivo o perché appare una ragazza senza nome a un certo punto.
probabilmente per colmare quei buchi di trama serve fare un rewatch prestando più attenzione.
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Tearna Camber
Tearna Camber
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THE SWITCH OF ASPECT RATIOS YUHHHHPPPPPPP
THE SWITCH OF ASPECT RATIOS YUHHHHPPPPPPP
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Shari
Shari
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Age Out feels like a college student film project but in the best way. It’s messy and kind of all over the place, but that’s what made it interesting.

The story jumps around a lot, but that gives it a real, raw vibe. The handheld camera work and natural lighting make it feel like you’re right there with Richie, living his struggles. It’s not polished, but it’s full of genuine emotion.

The change of the aspect ratio meant a lot to me. When the screen gets wider or narrower, that really makes certain scenes hit harder. When the screen narrows, it feels like Richie’s world is closing in on him. There’s a scene where Richie is feeling trapped and overwhelmed by his circumstances. During a moment where he's struggling to find a job and facing rejection, the screen narrows, heightening the sense of confinement and pressure he’s experiencing. 

When it widens, it gives a sense of freedom or relief. It’s a small detail, but it adds a lot to how you experience the film. A particular scene where Richie is with Joan. As they spend time together, the screen widens. The change indicates the sense of intimacy and emotional openness between them. You sort of feel the warmth and possibility in their relationship, providing a contrast to Richie’s usual feelings of isolation.

Even though Richie makes some poor decisions, there's a moment of redemption that stands out [unlike in Paris, Texas]. After committing the crime and even trying to run away from it, Richie ultimately decides to confess and turn himself in to the police. This act of taking responsibility for his actions, despite knowing the consequences and having to face Joan, adds depth to his character. It shows a maturity and sense of accountability that’s admirable [UNLIKE PARIS, TEXAS], even in the face of his mistakes. This decision to come clean and accept the punishment makes me able empathize with Richie, highlighting his struggle to do the right thing in a life filled with wrong turns and unfortunately events.
Age Out feels like a college student film project but in the best way. It’s messy and kind of all over the place, but that’s what made it interesting.

The story jumps around a lot, but that gives it a real, raw vibe. The handheld camera work and natural lighting make it feel like you’re right there with Richie, living his struggles. It’s not polished, but it’s full of genuine emotion.

The change of the aspect ratio meant a lot to me. When the screen gets wider or narrower, that really makes certain scenes hit harder. When the screen narrows, it feels like Richie’s world is closing in on him. There’s a scene where Richie is feeling trapped and overwhelmed by his circumstances. During a moment where he's struggling to find a job and facing rejection, the screen narrows, heightening the sense of confinement and pressure he’s experiencing. 

When it widens, it gives a sense of freedom or relief. It’s a small detail, but it adds a lot to how you experience the film. A particular scene where Richie is with Joan. As they spend time together, the screen widens. The change indicates the sense of intimacy and emotional openness between them. You sort of feel the warmth and possibility in their relationship, providing a contrast to Richie’s usual feelings of isolation.

Even though Richie makes some poor decisions, there's a moment of redemption that stands out [unlike in Paris, Texas]. After committing the crime and even trying to run away from it, Richie ultimately decides to confess and turn himself in to the police. This act of taking responsibility for his actions, despite knowing the consequences and having to face Joan, adds depth to his character. It shows a maturity and sense of accountability that’s admirable [UNLIKE PARIS, TEXAS], even in the face of his mistakes. This decision to come clean and accept the punishment makes me able empathize with Richie, highlighting his struggle to do the right thing in a life filled with wrong turns and unfortunately events.
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