Hello, My Name Is Doris

Roadside Attractions | Release Date: March 11, 2016

7.0	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 76 Ratings

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couldabeenshirlApr 13, 2016

My best friend and I went to this movie anticipating a good time with Sally. We were so sorely disappointed. I felt like Sally Fields' choice to do this movie was so far beneath her and the script was so predictable that we were sorelyMy best friend and I went to this movie anticipating a good time with Sally. We were so sorely disappointed. I felt like Sally Fields' choice to do this movie was so far beneath her and the script was so predictable that we were sorely disappointed and, to be honest, rather embarrassing for Sally Field. Of course, she was Sally, so we loved her but the movie itself was so pathetic and beneath her, that I wanted to leave, as did my friend. Sally deserves better! Oh, and the references to LGTB had no connection to the movie. Just making sure we all know about LGTB. AND we do. oH, AND Tyne Daily (sp) was awesome!… Expand

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BHBarryMar 20, 2016

"Hello, My Name is Doris" stars Sally Field, Max Greenfield and Tyne Daly in a film directed by Michael Showalter and co-written by Mr. Showalter and Laura Terruso.
Although my preference is not to go into detail regarding the plot, it is"Hello, My Name is Doris" stars Sally Field, Max Greenfield and Tyne Daly in a film directed by Michael Showalter and co-written by Mr. Showalter and Laura Terruso.
Although my preference is not to go into detail regarding the plot, it is impossible to discuss this film without first letting the reader know the basic elements of the story and the characters in it. Ms. Field plays an older office worker who become infatuated with a much younger co-employee and the film follows her relentless efforts to create a relationship with him that defies all odds and traditions as well. Walking a thin line between a pathetic pursuer and a mild mannered Fatal Attraction type, the movie, for me at least, was uncomfortable to watch especially when viewing the unrewarded efforts of this spinster trying to go where few real life and especially movie heroines dare to tread.. More comedic scenes and less sad and serious ones might have made the film easier to watch and maybe even enjoy but, for me, the only saving grace in the film is the tremendous effort Ms. Field exerts in trying to make this film better than it is. Despite Ms. Field's appearances in every scene, it really doesn’t succeed. Even with acknowledging the participation of this wonderful actress, I can only give the film a 6.0 rating.. Ms. Field and the theater audience deserved better.… Expand

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Compi24Jan 24, 2019

A rather unremarkable premise and approach for a film is almost unquestionably saved by a committed lead performance from Sally Field. "Hello, My Name Is Doris" may not contain a whole lot of new -- or funny for that matter -- but with FieldA rather unremarkable premise and approach for a film is almost unquestionably saved by a committed lead performance from Sally Field. "Hello, My Name Is Doris" may not contain a whole lot of new -- or funny for that matter -- but with Field at the forefront of this, it's almost impossible not to empathize. Even when the titular protagonist makes some rather questionable decisions, the desperate, yet winsome charm of Field's approach is what makes this ultimately watchable in the end. Just a notch or two above watchable, that is.… Expand

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moothemagiccowJun 21, 2016

Tyne Daly was good, and I really liked the soundtrack but this movie is just bland indie pablum. It's not actually funny at any point, either. Just a big load of nothing piled onto a premise that might work as a five minute sketch. This isTyne Daly was good, and I really liked the soundtrack but this movie is just bland indie pablum. It's not actually funny at any point, either. Just a big load of nothing piled onto a premise that might work as a five minute sketch. This is Showalter's worst.… Expand

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CarFan1999Aug 12, 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 livingThis 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.… Expand

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JLuis_001Feb 6, 2018

Hello, My Names is Doris turned out to be a pleasant surprise, although it has certain mistakes in its tone and in the narrative sequence and some other inconsistencies in the character, the film is a good comedy with dramatic overtones.

TheHello, My Names is Doris turned out to be a pleasant surprise, although it has certain mistakes in its tone and in the narrative sequence and some other inconsistencies in the character, the film is a good comedy with dramatic overtones.

The film tells the story of a spinster woman who develops an attraction to a fellow worker who is way younger than her. This sort of story could be told in various ways, especially more dramatically, but its star, Sally Fiels delivers a well balanced performance combining comedy with empathy making a nice character for the audience and even for some a relatable one.

Frankly the rest of the cast does not make a real impression but at least Max Greenfield does a good job as John, the romantic interest of Doris, although some points of his performance made me remember his character in New Girl, he achieves a good balance giving mixed signals for Doris, though one as a viewer can also think differently about that.

But in the end the film belongs to Sally Field who accepts his age for this role without any sort of complex and delivers a simple but neat and well built performance which achieves the sympathy of the audience, making you believe that there might be some kind of hope for her down the road.… Expand

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