Thelma

It’s not that we haven’t seen geriatric vigilante movies before — action stars like Sly Stallone, Liam Neeson and Harrison Ford keep chugging along well past retirement age — but June Squibb, who recently turned 95, is definitely pushing the envelope. Best known for Nebraska, Squibb is a delight here, in the title role, a still independent senior scammed into posting bail for her beloved slacker grandson (Fred Hechinger). The cops don’t offer any hope so decides to take matters into her own hands… Thelma debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January and it’s still the sharpest comedy of the year.

How often does a film come along that you can comfortably recommend to literally everyone in your life? Not often enough. For that reason alone, Thelma deserves to be celebrated.

Cindy White, The AV Club

A tender comedy at heart, Thelma is a delightful romp that focuses on the different textures of the human experience and the poignant (and sometimes very silly) moments that come with it.

Sarah Tai-Black, Globe and Mail

Thelma is a totally pure delight that gives June Squibb a much-deserved leading role. Her and Roundtree are fabulously paired and Margolin’s script is breezy and sharp in equal measure. You’ll want to see this with your best friend, your parents, and, yes, your grandma.

Kristen Lopez, The Wrap

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