It's possible that Thelma might have become a lowbrow exploitation of older people, resulting in something quickly dismissed. It’s easy to envision a movie relying on predictable jokes about aging – things like memory lapses, outbursts, or incontinence. A story centered around someone simply meant to be the butt of jokes. Thankfully, what we get is laughter shared with Thelma Post, and directed at the preconceived…

June Squibb portrays Grandma "Thelma," who falls victim to a deceptive scheme involving her grandson “Daniel” (Fred Hechinger), supposedly involved in an accident with a pregnant woman, resulting in the loss of $10,000. Her family subsequently discovers the scam, but Thelma isn't willing to let it go. Enlisting the help of her friend "Ben" (Richard Roundtree) – or, more precisely, borrowing his mobility scooter – she…

David Mamet once observed that experience and shrewdness will always prevail over youthful energy, a sentiment that Thelma Post (June Squibb), at the remarkable age of 93, embodies in this fact-based action-comedy-drama. This story follows a lively but occasionally naive widow living independently, and we witness—often with considerable surprise—a spirited, self-reliant senior determined to recover her funds after fa…