Review of Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015) by Brendan H — 21 Jan 2017
Hello, My Name Is Doris is an uncomfortable viewing experience, one which is made slightly more bearable due to Sally Fields phenomenal performance. The film revolves around a woman well past retirement age, who falls in love with a much younger coworker.
What starts out as a minor crush descends into full on obsession, and from that point on, the movie is filled with awkward situation after awkward situation. It is hard to look past this, because so often I was cringing at the actions of the characters on screen that I was doing everything I could to not be in the moment with them.
The script is mediocre, with characters who don't feel fleshed out, and the film lacks an identity beyond cringe inducing moments. Doris herself is such an odd character that she steals the spotlight in every scenario, but she is also so delusional that she can be off-putting.
I can't really recommend the film, as I didn't enjoy my time watching it, but it isn't a bad film either. As mentioned Sally Fields is spectacular, but her character is so off-the-rails that I couldn't relate.
2.5 out of 5 stars.
This review of Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015) was written by Brendan H on 21 Jan 2017.
Hello, My Name Is Doris has generally received positive reviews.
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