Last weekend I watched Didi and cried at the wholesomeness, the naivety, and the struggles of youth. Thelma hits all the same notes but for the elderly. It would be an amazing double feature. Past and future.
In the future, will I steal my friend's scooter and another friend's gun? Maybe, if I have to get my $10k back. Honestly I'm just hoping I will still have friends to steal from if needed.
Anyway, Thelma is a really unique action comedy. For being about a grandma pursuing her scammer, it's surprisingly grounded in reality. I was expecting something wackier; I'm so happy it wasn't. The only real weak spot for me was Daniel's relationship with his parents. There were a few scenes focused on that, and I just wanted to recenter on Thelma.
Thelma
Revenge has never been sweeter.
Rating
4.0 (1)
Release Date
6/21/2024Runtime
98 minsOverview
When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.
How It Feels
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A spirited 93-year-old widow transforms into an unlikely vigilante after being scammed, turning her quest for justice into an exhilarating and surprisingly hilarious rampage across Los Angeles. It's tender and tough-minded in equal measure, a film that takes an elderly woman's anger seriously while finding genuine comedy in her audacity.
Mood
DefiantJoyfulAbsurdWistful
Themes
RevengeFamilyJustice
Tone
Playful
Pacing
Brisk
Look
NaturalisticHandheld
Structure
Linear
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