A teenager facing an unplanned pregnancy seeks help from her acerbic grandmother, a woman who is long estranged from her daughter.
Lily Tomlin is a hoot in this utterly refreshing, non-conformist comedy.
Acerbic, unexpected and quietly heart-warming without ever approaching sappy, this takes a no-nonsense approach to big issues - life, love and ageing - and never feels heavy-handed. We should all be so lucky in our grandmothers.
The story of an older woman who sets out on a road trip to help her troubled granddaughter is well played in a minor key.
It is heartening to see a film that tackles unintended pregnancy and abortion in a humorous and sensitive way.
Smart, very funny and tremendously touching, this is a little gem of a film.
Rich in life and bolstered by fine supporting turns.
About a Boy director Paul Weitz’s brave tragicomedy casts Tomlin as a veteran feminist on a mission to fund her granddaughter’s abortion.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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