In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION (2020), currently streaming on Netflix. Written and directed by Radha Blank, the film tells the story of Radha (played by Radha Blank) and her life as she approaches her fortieth year on earth. What had once felt like a promising career has now become a mundane existence where Radha is trying to sort it all out. She's surrounded by a gaggle of silly yet fun high schoolers, a zany and fun and loyal BFF while also stepping into a possible relationship she wasn't really looking for to begin as she grapples with aging, being a Black Woman, grief, being undervalued professionally, all while just trying to stay afloat in NY. There is some sharp writing, humor and poignancy laced throughout - definitely WORTH A WATCH! The film's runtime is 2 hour and 3 minutes and is rated R. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening into music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
