Steph:
Despite the infantilization of Henrietta (Elaine May), which is played for laughs throughout, the film ultimately manages to feel kind-hearted and emotionally resonant, leaving the viewer to ask, “How did these two weirdos ever live without each other?” ⏰⏰⏰
Josh:
Reading about how Robert Evans hacked May’s movie to pieces makes me angry, and makes me wish I could see her cut, because while I really enjoyed this, especially Henry’s wistful visit to his wealthy hangouts, and “she needs to be vacuumed every time she eats,” and that scene with the nightgown, it does feel a little choppy, though I suppose that gives it its own unique ramshackle charm. ⏰⏰⏰⏰
The Bare Minimum 