The greatest compliment to Thelma is that it pays off on the premise in spades, but far from just being a riff on a genre piece, it transcends it to give us so much more with humor and grace.

| Apr 4, 2025

A nice diversion, and then on with your day.

| Original Score: B- | Feb 26, 2025

With a ninety-something protagonist who runs, jumps and shoots, Josh Margolin's recent film tells a true, comical and at the same time tender story about an elderly woman who seeks to make the most of life. [Full review in Spanish].

| Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 18, 2025

While its artful approach may not reach the depths of more serious dramas, Thelma succeeds in crafting a universally appealing story that feels both entertaining and meaningful.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 22, 2025

Silly in places but smart in others, and well structured throughout.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jan 21, 2025

Squibb expertly balances her understated comedy with moments of vulnerability, making her character such a joy to watch and reminds us just how lucky we are as an audience to have Squibb in our lives.

| Jan 15, 2025

Mission Impossible wishes it were Thelma—an absolute joy ride from beginning to end with a phenomenally compelling performance from June Squibb.

| Jan 5, 2025

The best part of Josh Margolin’s light and breezy comedy is the sarcastic take on the action-adventure revenge plot dealt through a sardonic lens with the help of Squibb, who rides a motorized scooter all over Los Angeles.

| Dec 29, 2024

'Thelma' ultimately turns out to be more likable than special, but it's certainly endearing and a nice tribute to a somewhat overlooked legend of American cinema. [Full review in Spanish]

| Dec 19, 2024

...appealing subject matter that’s employed to slightly erratic yet mostly compelling effect by Margolin...

| Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 16, 2024

It’s a thoughtful, nuanced and compelling character study that’s as much about specific relationships as the gee-whiz notion of our elderly heroine “protecting the hive.” It’s a showcase for June Squib and a well-deserved swan song for Richard Roundtree.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Dec 11, 2024

The characters are endearing, the cast is a pleasure to watch, the jokes are strong, and the narrative arc has enough surprises and delights to send everybody home happy. ... Here’s hoping that Thelma inspires more movies about geriatric heroes!

| Original Score: B+ | Dec 1, 2024

This is a June Squibb joint and she brings all the energy, charm, and playfulness necessary for an entertaining crowdpleaser.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 26, 2024

I loved watching them. I wish I liked the film more.

| Original Score: C+ | Nov 24, 2024

Thelma takes no shit, and we’re here for it.

| Nov 20, 2024

Squibb brings so many layers to this character: She is feisty, endearing, adorable, thoughtful and indomitable.

| Oct 28, 2024

Director Josh Margolin delivers an action-comedy with a coming-of-age vision that hits all the right notes [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 21, 2024

What unfolds is Mission: Impossible on Mobility Scooters, with a soundtrack to match. Thelma and Ben after the crooks; Danny and his parents chasing Thelma and Ben. It is full of humour, and not a little sadness.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Sep 25, 2024

The key to all this is Squibb’s success in convincing you of the close contact Thelma maintains with her younger self. You can see the girl in her.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 12, 2024

Squibb’s is a full-throttle performance, as robust and nuanced as any actor will deliver this year.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Sep 11, 2024