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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.
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99% Tomatometer 150 Reviews 84% Audience Score 250+ Verified Ratings Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin's own grandmother, THELMA puts a clever spin on movies like ...
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- Josh Margolin
- PG-13
- June Squibb
Jun 20, 2024 · ‘Thelma’ Review: Granny Get Your Gun. The remarkable June Squibb plays a vengeful scam victim in this ludicrous action-movie spoof. Share full article. From left, June Squibb in the title role...
Jan 19, 2024 · “Thelma” may bill itself as an unconventional action movie, but it’s more of a sitcom, really (one clue: Nick Chuba’s tinkly, occasionally Lalo Schifrin-inspired score serves mostly as wallpaper,...
Jan 18, 2024 · June Squibb stars with Fred Hechinger and Richard Roundtree in Josh Margolin’s 'Thelma,' about an elderly widow going after the scammer who duped her.
Jun 18, 2024 · MOVIE REVIEW. ‘Thelma’ Introduces the World to June Squibb, Action Hero! The 94-year-old actor shoots (literally) and scores in this tale of a scammed Every-Gran who's out for revenge. By David...
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.
