Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Late Bloomers
Louise (Karen Gillian) is an aimless 28-year-old who breaks her hip while drunk one night. While at the hospital, she meets an angry cranky elderly Polish woman, Antonia, who doesn’t speak English & seems to be mad at everyone & everything. Louise is too kind hearted & tries to be nice to Antonia. She ends up being hired as Antonia’s caretaker. This is a funny & emotional drama/comedy as two slowly bond without admitting it to each other. We slowly learn about why each are the way they are. Antonia only speaks in Polish with no translation. So Louise’s reactions & monologues tries to explain their situations. This coming-of-age growing up story is frustratingly funny with a feel good ending.
Alien gives it 3 “diapers, dance, & physical therapy” stars out of 4.
