Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. The following morning, Todd comes with Doris therapist with the intention of cleaning her home, but when Cynthia attempts to throw away a pencil Doris stole from John, Doris violently kicks them out. [12] The film also screened at the Montclair Film Festival on May 1, 2015. Does it make the movie inappropriate for slightly younger teens? Going somewhat out of her comfort zone, she is almost unrecognizable as this title character. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. This movie just changed my whole outlook on life and possibilities."You only live once".. Live, love and laugh my friends, because we all only get one chance at life.Make every second count! Share: Short version: Doris (Sally Field) does not get together with John (Max Greenberg), but there is a hint of a possibility at the end, when she quits her job. dresses in a sort of coordinated but mismatched style that suggests both the 80s and the 50s, wears wigs, headscarves, and cats eye glasses, and has a hoarders penchant for picking up discarded items from trash bins she passes on the street. What I mean by the fact that it relies on this type of humor too much is that this is just another one in a long list of quirky indie comedies. In addition to Field and Greenfield (. Daniel Crown, Common Sense Media Reviewers Through no fault of Sally Field, her new movie "Hello, My Name Is Doris" kept making me think about Carol Kane. Haven Entertainment. Although the scenario of a lonely older woman (Sally Field) awkwardly . Not that there arent a parade of talented younger faces in the cast, most likely eager to share space with the films star, including Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley), Rich Sommer (Mad Men), Natasha Lyonne (Orange is the New Black) and Beth Behrs (2 Broke Girls). Along with her best friend Roz (Tyne Daly), who specializes in finding events with free food, Doris attends a lecture by slick motivational speaker Willy Williams (Peter Gallagher), who urges his audience to take risks a message Doris takes to heart and applies to her romantic obsession. And I think the movie isn't great at drama, but it certainly does a serviceable enough job at it. Fully smitten, she devises ways to get to know him romantically. "[14] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 63 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". And Stephen Root plays Todd Miller. It what has been a pretty dour year at the cinemas, films like Eddie the Eagle, Everybody Wants Some, and The Lobster were the true surprises. Late in the film, Field reveals a different, more complicated Doris, the one that could have been before a lifetime of deferred dreams, in a brilliant, striking scene that is the film . By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and
[15], Joe Leydon of Variety gave the film a positive review, writing "Sally Field keeps the movie on an even keel, for the most part, with an adroit and disciplined lead performance that generates both laughter and sympathy, with relatively few yanks on the heartstrings. See our. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! She snaps out of it and is ready to enter the open elevator. Late in the film, Field reveals a different, more complicated Doris, the one that could have been before a lifetime of deferred dreams, in a brilliant, striking scene that is the films most riveting moment. Doris leaves, deeply hurt, and invites Roz over for comfort. Although sexual content doesn't include much more than kissing (both in Doris' daydreams and seen around her), there's a lot of strong language (especially "f--k," "f--king," and "s--t") and some mature themes related to . She quits her job and says good-bye to John before she leaves. I think the fact the dialogue was strong and the cast being top-notch certainly helped elevate some of the weaker moments. The comedy from director/co-writer Michael Showalter (The Baxter) has plenty of indie film quirkiness but what makes the film work is Fields performance as Doris, a character who in lesser hands could have gone so very wrong. Doris' story proves that just because you're over a certain age doesn't mean you stop wanting romance, friendship, and connection. Only Fields fine, nuanced performance saves the film from its worst side. The role of Doris Miller, a sixtysomething hoarder who lives on Staten Island and dresses like an explosion at a vintage discount store, is more a compendium of quirks than a character. He triggers something in Doris that years of reading romance novels has kept under wraps. For the following week, John is preoccupied, and Doris learns that he has a girlfriend, Brooklyn. Hello, My Name Is Doris. Products seen include Apple MacBook, Facebook, iPhone. When a flustered Doris asks him what he meant by asking her if she was interested in younger men, John clarifies that he was trying to set her up with his uncle, who is a decade younger than her. Doris had been caring for her mother for years and thereby neglecting her own social life and development. This is a quote in the film, which has been said for years and years by many people, but that is what I believe the message of this film is. ', Tenet Review: Christopher Nolans Knockout Arrives Right on Time, Bill & Ted Face the Music Review: Third Times a Most Excellent Charm, Personal History of David Copperfield Review: Dickens, Served with a Side of Absurdity, Here's Where to Watch 'Scream 6' (and All the 'Scream' Movies) Online, Ryan Murphy Sets Sights on Menndez Brothers for 'Monster' Season 2, White House Plumbers Gives Watergate the Veep Treatment and Misses Big, Roy Wood Jr. From her love of romance novels and the wistful way she stares at real-life couples, it's obvious that Doris longs for love -- something her character has missed out on for nearly all of her adult life. Yes, the hipster cliches are stereotypical, but they're still funny. Doris falls in love with him and attempts to woo him by following his hobbies, while John is interested in hooking her up with his uncle. While forced together in a crowded elevator, a smiling John innocently tells Doris that he likes her fancy cat-eyed specs. Its Field who turns her into a human being to whom attention must be paid. The story is full of sweet sequences that beautifully depict how Doris' girlish enthusiasm for John brings her out of her shell, even though the situation begins to seriously concern Roz (Daly also gives a wonderful performance). At first, it all seems innocent enough as the teen granddaughter (Isabella Acres) of Doris best friend (a fine, feisty Tyne Daly) instructs Doris on how to track Johns activities through social media. Firstly, this film stars Sally Field (Forrest Gump, 1994) under the direction of Michael Showalter of a screenplay of his idea along with Laura Terruso. What do kids need to know about being safe online. Because sometimes, you vaguely remember an old movie that had some sort of plot twist at the end of it, but cant remember what it was. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. Directed by Michael Showalter, the movie explores why Doris, with her cat's-eye glasses and '50s outfits, is an ideal match for the kind of young Brooklyn hipsters who make their living creating artisanal fare and working in an LGBT preschool. On April 18, 2014, Max Greenfield was cast in the male lead role. But most importantly, it's a vehicle for Sally Field to shine. With her neon yellow coveralls, tacky Vegas visor, messy 60s beehive and unfiltered reactions prove to be a hit with the millennial crowd, who adopt her as a kind of mascot. Empowered by self-improvement tapes, Doris decides to pursue a romantic relationship with him. "Nobody uses pencils anymore" is a hilarious line given by Kyle Moody So funny. As the film begins, Doris has just lost the mother shes spent her adult life caring for. Not a wholehearted one, don't get me wrong, but it's a good movie that I think a lot of people will like. This obviously devastates her, but it's a bit alleviated when she finds out that the girlfriend is actually a very sweet woman. You're almost there! After work, John informs Doris about the event and asks her to his Thanksgiving dinner for friends. Hello, My Name Is Doris introduces us to some surprisingly deep and poignant themes amid its familiar near-miss mismatched dating scenario: significant subjects such as aging, friendship, family, change, death, personal risk and psychological identity. Well, if you take that personality and have an actress like Sally Field give it all she has throughout the entire duration of the film, it will keep a very big smile on your face. To be fair, however, I don't think this was ever meant to compete with that. Audiences first meet Doris at her mother's funeral. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. But wheres the opportunity? Regal Doris (Sally Field) does not get together with John (Max Greenberg), but there is a hint of a possibility at the end, when she quits her job. Cinemark She wrote the remark that led Brooklyn to break up with him while attempting to come upon him. Laura Terruso, Writer: Starring: Sally Field, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs. That is where the films strong point exists. Comedian and film-maker Michael Showalter was brought on as director. Things end up poorly, John rejects her outright and leaves the room once Doris confesses she was the one who caused his girlfriend to dump him. But, let's be real here, this movie is in no way, shape or form comparable to Little Miss Sunshine. Or will an oddball Harold and Maude relationship develop? At work, Brooklyn arrives and has a fight with John before breaking up with him. Now, playing a woman in her late 60s with some borderline personality issues for her latest film, Hello, My Name Is Doris, part of Doris is already in Field. From Norma Rae to Lincoln, Field has always used the camera lens to make direct communication with a character and an audience. [3], Hello, My Name Is Doris received generally positive reviews from film critics. What he sees as a budding friendship, she sees as something else. And I hate to almost sound dismissive of this movie, but there's really nothing that sets it apart from other films of this type. Directed by Michael Showalter, Hello, My Name Is Doris premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival last year, and arrived in theaters on Friday. Hello, My Name is Doris is multiple movies rolled together into one. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter And please keep coming back for more daily updates on all your favorite movies and shows. Hello, My Name is Doris premiered at this year's South by Southwest.The film, co-written and directed by Michael Showalter (Wet Hot American Summer), was acquired by Roadside Attractions after its . It's been airing on Showtime this month. Doris invites her therapist over again to declutter her house, and she succeeds in getting it cleaned up. She later tells Doris that she had seen the comment on his wall and accused him of cheating, as she was cheated on in the past. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. Can 20-somethings and 60-somethings be true friends? Do you consider any of the characters role models? Because sometimes, your trip ends before the in-flight movie does, and you really dont want to ask the pilot to circle the airport just so you can catch the finale. . John, enraged, dismisses her. I believe his intentions were pure, I think he was legitimately worried for his sister, but the way he goes about it clearly aren't the best and end up hurting Doris more than helping. She even dresses the part in what used to be Salvation Army toss-offs but have since been reclaimed in this age of shabby-chic as vintage wear. These actors made you believe that a situation like this could be possible. Field knows how to milk such scenes as when Doris tricks John into re-inflating the exercise ball she is forced to sit upon at her desk for a quick thrill or when she bounces around like a giddy dervish to her first exposure to electronica music. Some might dismiss this tale of a blooming wallflower as simply a manipulative twee fantasy. Prompted by a motivational speaker (Peter Gallagher) to think that nothing is impossible, Doris begins a single-minded quest to start a relationship with John, a task for which she enlists the 13-year-old granddaughter of her widowed best friend, Roz (Tyne Daly), who helps Doris start a fake Facebook account to stalk John and discover his interests. Hello, My Name Is Doris. John is distracted for the next week, and Doris discovers that he has a girlfriend, Brooklyn. That unevenness adds to the films already considerable indie film quirkiness but it also sometimes strays into a kind of scary/creepiness, with stalker behavior. We hardly exchanged more than a few words, but she made a big impression on me. Hello, My Name Is Doris will go down as one of the year's feel-good wonders, not because of a happy, fairytale ending, or ridiculous party antics, but because of modern romanticism in a time . I had a very good time watching Hello, My Name is Doris, and although I highly recommend it, it definitely is not for everyone. Her brother Todd (the excellent Stephen Root) and his selfish wife, Cynthia (Wendi McLendon-Covey), went. Mar 25, 2016 Subscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUnSubscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6hLike us on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/1QyRMsEFollow us on TWITTER: http. But the fact that Field is doing so in her first leading role in 20 years is on the same level of a cinematic event as Lily Tomlins hardcore domination of Grandma or Blythe Danner's delicate command of Ill See You in My Dreams.. Families can talk about the amount of strong language in Hello, My Name Is Doris. Doris is a woman who, realistically speaking, has not been able to live her life due to the fact that she remained home to care for her mother. As she goes to work in Manhattan, where she has been performing data entry for decades, she meets new young coworker John, with whom she falls head over heels. Her brother Todd and his wife Cynthia attempt to convince her to sell the home, particularly the belongings, since she is a hoarder. Hello, My Name Is Doris Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Sally Field, Max Greenfield Movie HD. She has another fantasy where John kisses her and proposes they be together; in reality, she enters the elevator to leave, alone. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! For those of us who really likednay, worshipped and adoredSally Field even before she won a single Oscar, her presence in the modestly conceived but emotionally brimming Hello, My Name is Doris is like a beacon of beckoning human warmth just waiting to be cherished. John and Brooklyn are sweet to Doris and genuinely befriend her, despite their age difference. I cringed, laughed and felt empathy for Field's Doris. Naturally speaking, things start to get complicated once Doris finds out that John (her crush, as it were) has a girlfriend. The scene has such potent impact, however, that Field, Showalter, Terruso and practically everyone else involved with "Hello, My Name is Doris" must work doubly hard to coax us into believing, or . She spends the night heavily drinking wine and, in a drunken fit of rage, writes a remark on Johns social media wall while masquerading as a disgruntled young lady with whom he had a passionate love affair. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". Field is referring to " Hello, My Name Is Doris ," her first starring role in far too long. After a brief pause, John shouts out her name and dashes for the elevator. Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Filmow. ( Wikipedia) Critical reception: Longer version: Its not that much of an exaggeration to say that her Dorisa 60-ish, never-wed office drone whose sheltered life spent on Staten Island with a fat, lazy cat, a demanding invalid mother and decades of hoarded clutteris a somewhat spikier but no less sweeter invention in the mode of Charlie Chaplins Little Tramp. Doris Miller is a shy, eccentric, 60-something woman, living alone following the death of her mother, with whom she has lived for her whole life. Doris Miller is a quiet, quirky 60-year-old lady who lives alone after the death of her mother, with whom she has spent her whole life. Brooklyn comes to work and fights with John before breaking up with him. 2:52. Although it is not one of my favourites of the year, here is why it earns a glowing recommendation. Hello, My Name Is Doris. Hello, My Name Is Doris is a 2015 American coming-of-age[4] romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay by Laura Terruso and Showalter, about a woman in her 60s who tries to act on her attraction to a younger co-worker. Coming Soon. What do kids need to know about being safe online? [13] The film was theatrically released on March 11, 2016, in a limited release, before opening in a wide release on April 1, 2016. A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker.A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker.A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker. It's Me, Margaret. Is it necessary? That said, the movie does depict the way intergenerational bonds form and how some friendships can transcend age. Parents need to know that Hello, My Name Is Doris is a dramedy starring Sally Field as a quirky 60-something New Yorker who falls for a coworker half her age (Max Greenfield). EXCLUSIVE: Sally Field will star in the indie comedy Hello, My Name Is Doris, opposite New Girl 's Max Greenfield and 2 Broke Girls ' Beth Behrs .
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