Thelma

 

       June Squibb (93 years young) takes center stage as Thelma, a grandmother swindled out of $10,000, determined to get her money back. Ms. Squibb is a absolute wonder and a delight to watch. 

       The film co-stars Fred Hechinger as Thelma's grandson Daniel, Parker Posey as her daughter Gail, Clark Gregg as Alan, her son-in-law, Malcolm McDowell as Harvey, and in his final film performance, Richard Roundtree as Ben, who reluctantly helps Thelma on her "mission impossible". Ms. Squibb and Mr. Roundtree make a great pair and their adventure is filled with insightful dialog about getting older.

       Mr. Hechinger and Ms. Squibb have a genuine love and affection for each other which easily is expressed by their characters. Ms. Posey and Mr. Gregg are portrayed as the comic relief "helicopter parents".

       Writer and director Josh Margolin envisions a lively adventure for seniors that doesn't shy away from senior issues, but manages to tread lightly. During the credits, it is suggested that Mr. Margolin based the character on his own grandmother.