Review of Grandma (2015) by Joseph F — 30 Nov 2015
A perpetual theme of Grandma is its tolerance of progressive ideas and actions. In a scene that sets out to be more prophetic than it actually is, our titular character, played by Lily Tomlin, claims that hatred and ignorance is the way the world errs most.
But hatred is what fuels Tomlin-she rips on everyone who does not fall into her mold, that of the new wave. It's a tireless effort that is boosted by the supporting cast rather than in-your-face leads.
Recent films like Me and Earl and the Dying Girl do this "small landscape" genre right, while Grandma relies more on propaganda and clichés than structure.
This review of Grandma (2015) was written by Joseph F on 30 Nov 2015.
Grandma has generally received positive reviews.
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