Sundance 2015: Films We Have Seen10 of 10
Grandma
I have been hearing great things about Paul Weitz's Grandma over the past week, and the film indeed was my favorite of the festival. The film stars Lily Tomlin, a poet who is still bitter over the loss of her longtime partner of 38 years. As we meet Elle, she and her new girlfriend (Judy Greer) are breaking up and we quickly learn that this sharp-tongued woman does not mince words. Shortly after, Elle's granddaughter Sage (Julia Garner) shows up at her doorstep seeking money so she can get an abortion. Elle is broke but agrees to help her and the two take off on a road trip of sorts travel to find enough money by her scheduled appointment that afternoon. Lily Tomlin is absolutely phenomenal, and the film also has a wonderful supporting cast including Greer, Laverne Cox, Marcia Gay Harden, Elizabeth Peña, Jon Cho, and Sam Elliott. It was bittersweet to see Peña in the role and director Paul Weitz gave a special recognition to her in the Q&A.
I saw a lot of great films this year (with only a few duds), but this was the perfect send-off.
I have been hearing great things about Paul Weitz's Grandma over the past week, and the film indeed was my favorite of the festival. The film stars Lily Tomlin, a poet who is still bitter over the loss of her longtime partner of 38 years. As we meet Elle, she and her new girlfriend (Judy Greer) are breaking up and we quickly learn that this sharp-tongued woman does not mince words. Shortly after, Elle's granddaughter Sage (Julia Garner) shows up at her doorstep seeking money so she can get an abortion. Elle is broke but agrees to help her and the two take off on a road trip of sorts travel to find enough money by her scheduled appointment that afternoon. Lily Tomlin is absolutely phenomenal, and the film also has a wonderful supporting cast including Greer, Laverne Cox, Marcia Gay Harden, Elizabeth Peña, Jon Cho, and Sam Elliott. It was bittersweet to see Peña in the role and director Paul Weitz gave a special recognition to her in the Q&A.
I saw a lot of great films this year (with only a few duds), but this was the perfect send-off.