What’s Aged the Worst?
Maxine’s jealousy and France subplot; shallow psychology; gender perspective.
Mickey’s misogynistic attacks are criticized but defended as hurt lashing-out rather than a stable worldview.
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- Maxine’s jealousy and possible move to France are criticized as underdeveloped.
- The film is criticized for lacking psychological depth and richer subtext.
- The male perspective and potential misogyny are raised as objections.
- Mickey’s cruel comments to Heather are defended as situational hurt and humiliation rather than his treatment of everyone.