Old Dolio (Evan Rachel Wood) has been trained by her parents, Robert (Richard Jenkins) and Theresa (Debra Winger), to live a life of petty crimes and scams. While on a round to NYC to do an insurance scam, Robert and Theresa become taken with fellow passenger Melanie (Gina Rodriguez). They take her in as a part of the family and part of their criminal crew.
I'm fascinated with this family up to the point of Melanie. I'm fascinated and also infuriated by ERW's performance as Old Dolio. She is so quiet and lacking in agency. Quite frankly, I'm in love with her choice for a voice. At some point, Melanie takes up space. That's not to say that Melanie isn't interesting. I have complicated feelings about this movie. Some of this unforgettable and fascinating while other parts are too frustrating.
I'm fascinated with this family up to the point of Melanie. I'm fascinated and also infuriated by ERW's performance as Old Dolio. She is so quiet and lacking in agency. Quite frankly, I'm in love with her choice for a voice. At some point, Melanie takes up space. That's not to say that Melanie isn't interesting. I have complicated feelings about this movie. Some of this unforgettable and fascinating while other parts are too frustrating.