From the trailer, I assumed Lily Tomlin’s character in Paul Weitz’s new film, “Grandma,” would be the eccentric yet lovable old lady similar to Shirley MacLaine’s Aurora in “Terms Of Endearment.” I was wrong. Within the first 15 minutes of “Grandma,” Tomlin’s Elle kicks her girlfriend out of her apartment without even so much as a “Good luck,” or “I’m sorry this relationship didn’t work out,” then she proceeds to make a scene in a coffee shop because she finds the service subpar. This grandma is a mean, foul-mounted, cranky and downright dislikable old woman. That Tomlin charms her way into our hearts by the film’s conclusion is a testament to her often overlooked strength as an actress.
Another Take: Grandma
Another Take: Grandma
Another Take: Grandma
From the trailer, I assumed Lily Tomlin’s character in Paul Weitz’s new film, “Grandma,” would be the eccentric yet lovable old lady similar to Shirley MacLaine’s Aurora in “Terms Of Endearment.” I was wrong. Within the first 15 minutes of “Grandma,” Tomlin’s Elle kicks her girlfriend out of her apartment without even so much as a “Good luck,” or “I’m sorry this relationship didn’t work out,” then she proceeds to make a scene in a coffee shop because she finds the service subpar. This grandma is a mean, foul-mounted, cranky and downright dislikable old woman. That Tomlin charms her way into our hearts by the film’s conclusion is a testament to her often overlooked strength as an actress.