Synopsis
Desperate for a breakthrough as she nears the big 4-0, struggling New York City playwright Radha finds inspiration by reinventing herself as a rapper.
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Cast
- Radha BlankRadha
- Peter Y. KimArchie
- Oswin BenjaminD
- Reed BirneyJ. Whitman
- Imani LewisElaine
- T.J. AtomsKamal
- Welker WhiteJulie
- Jacob Ming-TrentLamont
- Haskiri VelazquezRosa
- Stacey SargeantStacey
Recommendations
- 90
Los Angeles Times
The sly achievement of The Forty-Year-Old Version is to turn a critical eye on the very idea of success (by whose standards?), and to ponder exactly what level of compromise is acceptable to secure it. - 88
Chicago Tribune
The Forty-Year-Old-Version is that rarest of films: funny, wry, incisive, sexy and sincere. - 83
The Playlist
Blank knows exactly what narrative territory she’s in and uses the dramatic conflicts at bay to make a number of decidedly funny and oh, so painful points. - 80
Film Threat
In every scene, Blank’s work shines as a writer, a director and as an actor. Her relentless charisma and authenticity tinged with wit carry every scene of the film, making it a joy to witness. This is the arrival of a talented voice in indie film. - 80
The Hollywood Reporter
The 40-Year-Old Version is a beautiful achievement, one that ultimately calls attention to the huge gaps in representation of different kinds of black characters on film. It’s a gap that Blank clearly intends to fill; I can’t wait to see what she does next. - 75
IndieWire
The 40-Year-Old Version doesn’t overcome all of its rough edges, but they’re so closely tied to the personality of the creator that it’s hard to shake the underlying appeal. - 70
Screen Daily
Blank’s lively debut feels liberated by its maker’s creative freedom. - 70
Variety
Better late than never, this film is Blank’s shot, and by staying so true to her voice, her aim hits home.
