Self-described misanthrope Elle Reid has her protective bubble burst when her 18-year-old granddaughter, Sage, shows up needing help. The two of them go on a day-long journey that causes Elle to come to terms with her past and Sage to confront her future.
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 11 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Both funny and unexpectedly moving.
– Bruce Demara,
Toronto Star,
24 Sep 2015
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The movie is both hysterically funny and heartbreaking, but Weitz somehow makes you laugh without making light of serious issues.
– Liz Braun,
Toronto Sun,
24 Sep 2015
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Writer-director Paul Weitz turns in a generous, handcrafted piece in which everyone shines.
– Simon Houpt,
Globe and Mail,
25 Sep 2015
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With not a wasted frame in its taut 80 minutes, this is deserving of your attention as one of the year's best movies even if it's being released in the middle of August.
– Lou Lumenick,
New York Post,
15 Dec 2015
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It's a character study and morality play and bildungsroman, subtly executed and lovingly performed.