Review of Hello Herman (2012) by Matthew W — 06 Jun 2013

This is such an incredible film. Never before have I seen a film tackle bullying and school violence in such a tactful manner. Norman Reedus, also known as Daryl Dixon from the Walking Dead, is absolutely incredible as the lead character Lax.

Garrect Backstrom is equally riveting as the titular character, Herman. Violence and bullying doesn't occur in a vacuum, a fact that the film knows all too well. As it progresses, the movie examines the roles that the media, video games, and even absent parenting play in all of it.

Ultimately, the film leaves you with the feeling while it may only take one person to recognize there is an issue, it takes millions more to actually work towards a solution. Truly an inspiring sentiment from an equally inspirational film.