Review of Hi, Mom! (1970) by Brandon S — 08 Apr 2010

Words do not describe. This film is brilliant.

This review of Hi, Mom! (1970) was written by Brandon S on 08 Apr 2010.

Hi, Mom! has generally received mixed reviews.

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Early comedic version of Travis Bickle, plus hilarious counterculture satire. Dated, but still good, too bad DePalma misplaced his sense of humor…

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By Julian P (98) on 09 Jun 2007

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By Patrik P (18) on 20 Feb 2008

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Didn't read the description before watching it and now that I did...I wouldn't expect half of what I saw, but I'm very happy that I did…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 03 Dec 2008

What begins as a loose sex farce (with a fun turn by Allen Garfield) rockets through to some of the blackest comedy ever committed on film…

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By James H (4,675) on 20 Oct 2008

A unique film, interesting to see DeNiro and DePalma in an effort before they were household names. Creative and I found it interesting…

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By Steve S (3,182) on 09 Nov 2009

Very bizzare early De Palma and De Niro film that seems like two films packed as one…

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By Stephen M (1,308) on 28 Jan 2008

Greetings was good but the sequel Hi, Mom…

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