Margo’s Got Money Troubles

Actor Elle Fanning offers a pitch-perfect portrayal of 19-year-old Margo, a first-year college student struggling to find her way as she contends with single motherhood, crushing financial difficulties, and societal expectations. Thorpe’s (The Knockout Queen) latest playfully alternates between the first and third person to tell Margo’s story, which starts with an ill-advised relationship with her married college professor, followed by a surprise pregnancy and then the birth of her son, Bodhi. After losing her job waiting tables, Margo needs money, fast. Rather than seeking more low-paying gig work, she cautiously engages in sex work by posting explicit pictures and videos on OnlyFans, a subscription-based pornography site. Along the way, and with help from her pro wrestler father, Jinx, her stalwart roommate, Suzie, and OnlyFans stars WangMangler and SucculentRose, Margo comes into her own as a sharply intelligent and fiercely supportive mother, friend, and entrepreneur. Fanning’s portrayal of Margo hits all the right notes, capturing her irrepressible humor, deep love for her son, and open-minded approach to life. Secondary characters are also skillfully depicted, but Margo is the real star here.