June Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film, plays Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger), and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Richard Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. With Malcolm McDowell.
A perfect comedy for a gloomy time of year.
“Squibb’s charm, her gutsiness, and her sharp, subtle humor fill the movie with warmth and veracity. May we all age like her.” Austin Chronicle
“It’s a great big happy, sad and profoundly moving hug of a film.” The Times
Watch the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0NlEIXbjcw
“Thelma is slickly made, real-life grandmother sweet, overall warm and winsome. It’s likely to draw laughs if you’ve ever coached someone on how to use a computer, tears if you’ve ever loved an elderly person who held tightly to their dignity. And Squibb is as understatedly funny and commanding as you’d expect.” The Guardian
Runtime: 98mins.
Doors open 6.45pm
Licensed bar
£3 entry