First impressions of Thelma

June Squibb is the summer's funniest and most endearing action hero — so far, anyway — in this delightful play on Mission: Impossible clichés. Spread the word: "Thelma" is a blast.

Very few of us have had family members kidnapped, but look at how many moviegoers rush to theaters year after year to watch the latest action thriller about a father hunting down the crooks who took his daughter!

Now… raise your hands: How many of you have been frustrated by scam artists trying to trick you into giving them money? Okay — that’s a lot of hands! Wouldn’t you like to see a movie about somebody who’s mad as hell, who can’t take it anymore, and is ready to hunt down a predatory caller? I have good news for you. There’s a movie in theaters right now, scheduled for prime summer showtimes, that you’re going to love.

I don’t think I’ll stir up any controversy if I claim that youth, big-name celebrities, and action rule at the summertime box office. Having said that, I can hardly believe what I get to recommend — with confidence! — as a sure thing for big-screen entertainment here in the fourth week of June.

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