Review of Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015) by Car F — 09 Apr 2016
This movie benefits from very good acting, especially from Sally Fields. The comedy is spot on and has a very quirky, independent feel to it. Some of the things in here would almost never happen on a big budget film.
The massage about living life to the fullest and having fun are done in a lighthearted manner. However what brings down this indie goodness is a story that's a complete mess. Instead of focusing on the issues of depression, hording, and loneliness that Doris suffers from; the film focuses almost entirely on the romance between her and a substantially younger co- worker.
While this would have been a nice comedic subplot, instead its the main plot that makes the ending predictable and the drama sub-par. In addition, the tone changes dramatically without warning and the editing is choppy.
Despite this, the fine acting and unique overall indie feel makes Hello, My Name is Doris a quite lovable mess of a movie.
This review of Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015) was written by Car F on 09 Apr 2016.
Hello, My Name Is Doris has generally received positive reviews.
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