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- 'Thelma' scoots into action
- When: 'Thelma' is now playing in theaters.
- What to know: June Squibb stars as a grandmother who falls for a phone scam then goes on an action-packed quest to get her $10,000 back.
- At 94, this is Squibb’s first leading role. She did many of her own stunts in the film.
- “I sometimes do [surprise myself] physically. … I have some things with my body that are hard to navigate now. But I find ways of doing it,” the star told health and wellness reporter Kerry Justich.
- Why I’ll be watching: Watching an actress break out in her golden years is a genuine delight.
- — Kelsey Weekman
- June 26, 2024
Jun 20, 2024 · Thelma makes questionable choices in her action-packed journey, but her refusal to give up her independence or be a victim ultimately makes her as heroic as a younger man jumping from one rooftop to another just to show us he can.
Jan 27, 2024 · Thelma is a delightful, charming, and funny film about a 93-year-old woman who takes matters into her own hands after being scammed. The film explores themes of independence, control, and the refusal to accept help in a relatable and heartwarming way. June Squibb delivers an excellent performance, capturing the feisty spirit of the character ...
99% Tomatometer 142 Reviews 83% Audience Score 100+ Verified Ratings Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin's own grandmother, THELMA puts a clever spin on movies like ...
Jan 19, 2024 · With “ Thelma ,” writer-director Josh Margolin tries out a different approach, casting nonagenarian character actor June Squibb as an unlikely yet satisfying action star. It’s a cute idea ...
Jun 20, 2024 · Writer-director Josh Margolin’s grandmother Thelma nearly fell for a senior-targeted scam, an incident that serves as the inspiration for “Thelma,” a warm and witty comedy starring the ...
Jan 18, 2024 · Thelma is sweet and poignant, sentimental without getting sappy. Just the fact that it gives Squibb the first leading screen role of her seven-decade career makes it a satisfying watch.
Jun 18, 2024 · "Thelma" turns 94-year-old June Squibb into an action star, giving Tom Cruise a run for his money. Fred Hechinger and Richard Roundtree also star.
Jun 18, 2024 · Cult Movies, June Squibb, Richard Roundtree, Sundance Film Festival. The 94-year-old actor shoots (literally) and scores in this tale of a scammed Every-Gran who's out for revenge.
Thelma Reviews. An action caper centered on the title character played by 94-year-old June Squibb, a no-nonsense grandmother who teams up with an old friend, played by veteran actor Richard ...
Ben’s scooter gets hit by a speeding vehicle and demolished. A cigarette tossed into a trash bin causes a discarded oxygen tank to explode. While walking alone in the dark, Thelma takes a nasty, face-first fall and can’t get back up. She lies there incapacitated until someone comes by to help her.
