Thelma (2024, D:Margolin) S: Squibb, Roundtree, Posey, Gregg, McDowell
06-12-24 | 04:56 PM
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Thelma (2024, D:Margolin) S: Squibb, Roundtree, Posey, Gregg, McDowell
Synopsis from Rotten Tomatoes:
Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin's own grandmother, THELMA puts a clever spin on movies like MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. With infectious humor, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency. In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, Squibb portrays the strong-willed Thelma with grit and determination, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business -- despite what her daughter Gail (Parker Posey), son-in-law Alan (Clark Gregg), or grandson Danny might believe.
I believe this is also Richard Roundtree's (RIP) last role.
Saw this for the recent AMC Screen Unseen and it was hysterical. It has so much heart it will be in my top 10 for the year, guaranteed. The way they attack the tropes of the action genre are just sublime.
Opens June 21.
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06-12-24 | 05:48 PM
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Re: Thelma (2024, D:Margolin) S: Squibb, Roundtree, Posey, Gregg, McDowell
It was one of the better films I saw during Sundance.
06-19-24 | 04:08 PM
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06-22-24 | 01:16 AM
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Re: Thelma (2024, D:Margolin) S: Squibb, Roundtree, Posey, Gregg, McDowell
I did get a chuckle out of Richard Roundtree and Malcolm McDowell playing the same stock roles in this that they did in the similar Moving On from last year.
06-23-24 | 03:31 AM
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This looks hilarious. Squibb is always fun. Can’t wait. Reviews are 99% fresh on RT.
06-23-24 | 03:53 PM
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Re: Thelma (2024, D:Margolin) S: Squibb, Roundtree, Posey, Gregg, McDowell
June Squibb on her action-comedy debut in "Thelma" - CBS Sunday Morning
11-11-24 | 03:23 PM
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This will be on Hulu on Friday.
11-11-24 | 03:29 PM
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Glad I held out!!
Almost rented it this last weekend.
Almost rented it this last weekend.
06-20-25 | 10:19 AM
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Re: Thelma (2024, D:Margolin) S: Squibb, Roundtree, Posey, Gregg, McDowell
I liked it and better than watching a shitty Frankenstein remake.
Don't know why I waited so long to see this.
Some of this stuff hits home and she is in probably in better shape than my parents and can at least walk somewhat without assistance.
This was not really a action movie
RIP Richard Roindtree.
Don't know why I waited so long to see this.
Some of this stuff hits home and she is in probably in better shape than my parents and can at least walk somewhat without assistance.
This was not really a action movie
RIP Richard Roindtree.
06-20-25 | 07:05 PM
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I thought this was gonna be a prequel showing Thelma before she met Louise. 
08-03-25 | 08:35 PM
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Magnificent movie about real people.
Scored, shot, and edited a lot like Punch Drunk Love.
Seeing that they called it an action comedy is adorable.
Please watch it on Hulu.
Scored, shot, and edited a lot like Punch Drunk Love.
Seeing that they called it an action comedy is adorable.
Please watch it on Hulu.
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08-04-25 | 09:35 PM
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Re: Thelma (2024, D:Margolin) S: Squibb, Roundtree, Posey, Gregg, McDowell
YASS! THANK YOU TROY!
This was my #2 movie for last year . . . I will stan and stomp for this movie!
This was my #2 movie for last year . . . I will stan and stomp for this movie!
