Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.
“Thelma” sensitively portrays the humiliation of this swindle and the way it forces Gail and Alan to wonder if the time has come to put Thelma in a home. But Thelma has another idea: she decides to get her money back.
Q-tips say: Yes, we did enjoy Thelma. The older population might find it humorous & somewhat entertaining. “Thelma,” a mildly amusing, highly improbable codger comedy.
Thelma is warm, accomplished and extremely witty – poking affectionate fun at the ageing process and proving you’re never too old to get stuck into an adventure. Thelma Post, who can be seen in footage at the end of the film and is still alive at the age of 103. On Apple TV – Prime video