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.
Acting
Lily Tomlin's career-capping volcanic tenderness.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp it leaves paper cuts.
Direction
Weitz lets scenes breathe without overstaying.
Director
Paul Weitz
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