Hello, My Name Is Doris
Roadside Attractions | Release Date: March 11, 2016
7.0
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TVJerryMar 30, 2016
Sally Field plays a quirky woman who's been hoarding in her own world for years. Her attitude changes after her mother dies and she falls for the hot new (much younger) man at work (Max Greenfield). This is really a vehicle for is Field, whoSally Field plays a quirky woman who's been hoarding in her own world for years. Her attitude changes after her mother dies and she falls for the hot new (much younger) man at work (Max Greenfield). This is really a vehicle for is Field, who is sweet and funny in her wonderful, wacky ensembles of vintage clothes. There's lots to like in her character's spunky attitude and enthusiasm for life. Being embraced by a hip New York crowd may be pushing reality, but she manages to pull it off. Greenfield is charming and the supporting cast adds some spice. Even though it sometimes tries a bit too hard to be eccentric and clever, the pace is lively and the writing is humorous. Still, it's Field's engaging performance that makes the film so appealing.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticJun 18, 2016
This is a sweet little film that really has you get behind our lead character. Doris is a fairly lonely person who's crush on a younger man seems destined to fail, but you really want this character to find happiness and you can't help butThis is a sweet little film that really has you get behind our lead character. Doris is a fairly lonely person who's crush on a younger man seems destined to fail, but you really want this character to find happiness and you can't help but cheer for her. Big credit to Sally Field. B… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeApr 22, 2016
Nearly one of those movies I normally forgot to give a review in and then a month later, here it is. Hello, My Name is Doris introduces Sally Field as a normal no-one-has-ever-seen-before woman in her new journey.
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TheQuietGamerDec 11, 2016
Sally Fields is a revelation as Doris. This sweet, cute, warm, and at times painfully awkward character she plays is the heart and soul of the movie. As a result everything on display is an extension of those vibes. It's got enough laughs andSally Fields is a revelation as Doris. This sweet, cute, warm, and at times painfully awkward character she plays is the heart and soul of the movie. As a result everything on display is an extension of those vibes. It's got enough laughs and heart to make it worth a watch. The charming path Doris takes over the course of the film is bolstered by Field's excellent performance and some solid writing. That being said, it's nothing that will blow you away. The question is, does it really need to?

Not really. The movie is just a sweet ride through a period of change in the life of one woman. The results are entertaining, warm, sometimes embarrassing to watch, and altogether enjoyable. In the end, that's enough for me.

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preciouskikiMar 19, 2016
My friend and I both enjoyed "Hello, My Name Is Doris" tremendously. This movie is both heartfelt and humorous, and the performances are top-notch across the board. I hope director/screenwriter Michael Showalter keeps making good independentMy friend and I both enjoyed "Hello, My Name Is Doris" tremendously. This movie is both heartfelt and humorous, and the performances are top-notch across the board. I hope director/screenwriter Michael Showalter keeps making good independent movies like this one and his other hit "Wet Hot American Summer." Sally Field and Max Greenfield are both marvelous in the lead roles. We were also both impressed by the performances of Wendi McLendon-Covey (who was so good in "Reno 911", as well as "Bridesmaids" and "The Goldbergs") and the always wonderful Tyne Daly. Good cast, good script, good little movie.… Expand
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LeZeeJul 4, 2016
Never too late to fall in love!

On the budget of one million and the entire film was shot in less than a month, with not so marketable cast, I would say this film really did great. Critically acclaimed, film fanatics and people enjoyed it,Never too late to fall in love!

On the budget of one million and the entire film was shot in less than a month, with not so marketable cast, I would say this film really did great. Critically acclaimed, film fanatics and people enjoyed it, as well as a wonderful box office against its spending. I loved the story which was obviously very simple in the line of 'Harold and Maude', but matured characters and well explored theme.

Surely the character Doris was specially created Sally Field. She was amazing with other supporting cast. She as a 60 year old falling in love with a younger man who recently joined her office. And so the remaining film reveals how the story evolves with lots of enjoyable comedy sequences.

The music was good, especially the costumes of Doris, very colourful. How long we're going to watch the same old, old man romancing a young woman. This reverse was actually a less explore compared to that and this one is very pleasing in all the departments. One of the cute little romance-drama from the 2015 and you should try it if you're looking for a refresher.

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Brent_MarchantMar 27, 2016
Despite some uneven treatment of certain plot elements and occasional lapses in character development, this entertaining, quirky comedy-drama delivers ample laughs and showcases a positively outstanding lead performance by Sally Field (which,Despite some uneven treatment of certain plot elements and occasional lapses in character development, this entertaining, quirky comedy-drama delivers ample laughs and showcases a positively outstanding lead performance by Sally Field (which, hopefully, won't get forgotten come awards season). Above all, though, the film offers hope and inspiration to those who are well on in years and may have thought that life has passed them by. "Doris" proves it's never too late for a new beginning, and it does so in a way that's sure to leave a smile on your face.… Expand
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John935Aug 24, 2016
The Unbearable Tension between Awful and Good.
I think Hello, My Name, etc. is rated R because it's a comedy that might offend someone. Maybe even you, dear Reader. Anyway, Sally Field is ineffably great, in material that is just ... notThe Unbearable Tension between Awful and Good.
I think Hello, My Name, etc. is rated R because it's a comedy that might offend someone. Maybe even you, dear Reader. Anyway, Sally Field is ineffably great, in material that is just ... not great, definitely not great, but out there. Very self-aware, a hipster look at hipsters. It screams NEW YORK and if you hate NY you'll hate this movie. I love the energy and willingness to take risks. Which is basically what it's all about. Sharp sick and fun.… Expand
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ThomassJul 23, 2016
I'm not as crazy about this movie as my score indicates but I cannot get the bar thingy to register my actual score which would be a 9. Very much liked the movie. Struck a careful balance between humor and pathos for the main character. ButI'm not as crazy about this movie as my score indicates but I cannot get the bar thingy to register my actual score which would be a 9. Very much liked the movie. Struck a careful balance between humor and pathos for the main character. But what I really liked was the tremendous gulf the film portrays between the generations as a result of current times. I really felt like "that's it, that's the way things are" gave me a great sense of the times we live in.… Expand
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kathytreeceApr 8, 2017
What a cute and funny movie. Sally Field played her role perfectly. I think it would be cool to live on Staten Island. Watched this on Amazon Prime Instant.
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smiyamotAug 21, 2016
A different story line but I've seen this movie many times before, older woman who has no life, imagines a different life, when the two collide - big problem. As a movie, I would have given this a 5, but +2 for the acting of Sally Field.
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