Lily Tomlin, that's the first best thing about this movie! (Yes, I'm a fan of Tomlin) The plot is simple, Elle Reid (Tomlin) an elderly lesbian uninspired writer, who in her youth was very active in the 1960's women's liberation movement, must face life alone due to the death of her companion of 38 years. Into her life walks Sage, her granddaughter, who is young, blonde, pregnant, has a worthless boyfriend and is seeking money for an abortion. This situation puts these two on the road seeking the cash because Elle does not have it.
In this quest for cash Director/writer: Paul Weitz brings to light the current social decay of how society now thinks of women and their rights to their own body. Elle, once an active participant in fighting for womens equality discovers first hand how the American social attitude is regressing in its regard for issues that affect women. But as a dedicated feminist Elle fights on because she's smart and has experienced a woman's life!
I noticed other reviewer's complained about Elle's coarse attitude. But that is Elle! She's a fighter for what's right and doesn't let others walk over her because she's just a woman. To unerringly walk over women is the current Christian socio-political attitude that frustrates Elle so much. And then her granddaughter represents everything Elle hated in how society views women but it's Elle's granddaughter and she's ready to fight for her!
Tomlin offers a luminous role to all!
In this quest for cash Director/writer: Paul Weitz brings to light the current social decay of how society now thinks of women and their rights to their own body. Elle, once an active participant in fighting for womens equality discovers first hand how the American social attitude is regressing in its regard for issues that affect women. But as a dedicated feminist Elle fights on because she's smart and has experienced a woman's life!
I noticed other reviewer's complained about Elle's coarse attitude. But that is Elle! She's a fighter for what's right and doesn't let others walk over her because she's just a woman. To unerringly walk over women is the current Christian socio-political attitude that frustrates Elle so much. And then her granddaughter represents everything Elle hated in how society views women but it's Elle's granddaughter and she's ready to fight for her!
Tomlin offers a luminous role to all!