996, This story has been shared 988 times. Showalter doesnt have a firm enough grasp of the reins for the kind of character-based comedy hes trying to make here. Netflix's 'Money Shot' Documentary Trailer Shines A Harsh Light On Pornhub, The "Most Trafficked Website In The World", 'The Skinny Shot' on Hulu Is An Ozempic "Documentary" That Plays More Like A Commercial, Where Is Estonia Located? Doris is prone to many hilarious daydreams that leave her staring off into space, which is great fun for viewers but rather confusing and counter productive for Doris and her co-workers. Her performance almost becomes a little too quirky, almost to appeal herself to the crowd that is her age. The perennially youthful Fields defiance of stereotypes starts early as she experiences a coming of age and a late-life crisis simultaneously. Doris dresses up the Thanksgiving party where she meets John's uncle, who is clearly interested. She's standing right there Look lady, I don't even know your name, but you set off a fire inside of me that I've not been able to put out since the moment I laid eyes on you. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS reverses the gender of the standard movie male fantasy of an older man pining for a younger woman but Doris is also the male version of the nerdy, shy guy. ( Wikipedia) Critical reception: Support for Internet Explorer 11 is Ending. She spends the night drinking wine and impulsively posts a comment on John's social media wall while using her fake profile, posing as a scorned young woman with whom he had a torrid love affair. SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER, FIRST TAKE, Sally Field Falls for Max Greenfield in First Trailer for Comedy 'Hello, My Name Is Doris', Stephen King, Sally Field to Be Awarded National Medals of Arts by President Obama, Wrap-Ranker Oscar Poll: Weirdest Acceptance Speeches Ever. She suspected he was cheating on her. After making up with her friend Roz (Tyne Daly), she contacts her therapist Dr. Edwards (Elizabeth Reaser) and takes the step to getting rid of the mess in their house, thus indicating she is open to a fresh start. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. And since Doris goes mostly unnoticed by her young, obnoxious Manhattan co-workers, I hoped she would snap like Kane in Cindy Shermans Office Killer and take us to a far less condescending and patronizing storyline than we get in Hello, My Name Is Doris., See Video: Sally Field Falls for Max Greenfield in First Trailer for Comedy 'Hello, My Name Is Doris'. What is the Italian language plot outline for Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015)? These actors made you believe that a situation like this could be possible. get tickets. What he sees as a budding friendship, she sees as something else. At the time of release, Sally Field was exactly twice Max Greenfield's age. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. After working a boring desk job for years, a new manager enters the company who is decades younger than her. She agrees, and when he asks her if she would ever be interested in dating a younger man, she is elated. Because sometimes, you fall asleep watching a mediocre rental, and would rather return it on time than pay two more bucks just to see the end. At the funeral, her brother Todd and his wife Cynthia try to persuade her to sell the house, especially the possessions she has hoarded over decades. HELLO, MY NAME IS DORISopens in St. LouisMarch 18th, 2016. 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Seated pointedly alone, Doris looks ashen enough that she wouldnt be out of place next to Mom in the open coffin. As the film begins, Doris has just lost the mother she's spent her adult life caring for. 822, This story has been shared 790 times. Doris Miller is a shy, eccentric, 60-something woman, living alone following the death of her mother, with whom she has lived for her whole life. [7] On May 28, 2014, it was announced that Sally Field would play the title character, and on the same day Beth Behrs was also cast. [8] On June 27, 2014, Natasha Lyonne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kyle Mooney, and Kumail Nanjiani were announced as part of the cast. [12] The film also screened at the Montclair Film Festival on May 1, 2015. Sally Field stars as Doris in a role she shouldve racked up shelves of awards for. "Nobody uses pencils anymore" is a hilarious line given by Kyle , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Please reference Error Code 2121 when contacting customer service. She reveals that she was engaged in the past, but had to end it to take care of her mother. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. While De Niro enhanced his mainstream material by putting aside his usual short-fuse persona to become a gentlemanly fount of wisdom, Hello, My Name is Doris has a welcome rawness that partly derives from making do with fewer resources. [3], Hello, My Name Is Doris received generally positive reviews from film critics. First of all, homegirl needs to check herself when it comes to daydreaming at work. The film opens with her mothers funeral, an initially anxiety-inducing event that soon allows Doris to embrace new opportunities, aided by a talk given by a self-help guru (Peter Gallagher in a cameo, offering such cheesy advice as reading impossible as Im possible). We laugh at her foibles, applaud her small victories, agonize over her questionable choices, share her growth pains and allow her to tug on our heartstrings. He makes her visible, most importantly to herself, a revelation that turns Doris into a woman who desires and is desired in turn. With guidance from Rozs teen-aged granddaughter Vivian (Isabella Acres), who helps Doris create a Facebook page and persona, where she can secretly stalk John online, and embarks on a plan to win her hearts desire. Doris Miller lives alone after her mother - with whom she stayed her entire life - passes away. That unevenness adds to the films already considerable indie film quirkiness but it also sometimes strays into a kind of scary/creepiness, with stalker behavior. This obviously devastates her, but it's a bit alleviated when she finds out that the girlfriend is actually a very sweet woman. Longer version: Less interestingly, Doris has also become a hoarder. Allow Doris to rip a hole in your heart, only to fill it right back up, and to serve as your reminder that love and letting go, in all their forms, are beautifully messy. The next morning, Todd arrives with Doris' therapist, planning on decluttering her house, but when Cynthia tries to throw out a pencil Doris stole from John, Doris angrily throws them out. Mr. Showalter doesnt hang out in the house much, but the pack-rat motif allows him and his co-writer, Laura Terruso, to pad the story with some family storming and stressing. After years of caring for her mother in the Staten Island home where she grew up, Doris is now a bit adrift after her mothers recent death. Through no fault of Sally Field, her new movie Hello, My Name Is Doris kept making me think about Carol Kane. Because sometimes, your TiVo timer didnt get it quite right, and cut off the crucial final minutes of something that wont get shown again for six months. Doris finds ways to get John's attention; the attempts are frequently combined with fantasies about a passionate love affair between them. But for those of us who trust in Field, this film will have us at Hello.. Not that there arent a parade of talented younger faces in the cast, most likely eager to share space with the films star, including Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley), Rich Sommer (Mad Men), Natasha Lyonne (Orange is the New Black) and Beth Behrs (2 Broke Girls). She snaps out of it and is ready to enter the open elevator. Along with her best friend Roz (Tyne Daly), who specializes in finding events with free food, Doris attends a lecture by slick motivational speaker Willy Williams (Peter Gallagher), who urges his audience to take risks a message Doris takes to heart and applies to her romantic obsession. In Michael Showalter's new film Hello, My Name is Doris, which bowed Saturday night at SXSW, Max Greenfield plays John Fremont, a charming artistic director and the love interest of Doris, an . Its impossible not to let this story penetrate your heart, as the feelings of having an exciting crush lift you up to the sky and drag you crashing back down to Earth in an instant. Youre a green ball of glowing light, Peter Gallaghers motivational speaker will tell Doris, and you, in this film. 1,540, This story has been shared 1,308 times. Hello, My Name is Doris (2015) *** (out of 4) Sally Field shines playing Doris, a 60-something woman who hears a motivational speaker and soon builds up the courage to go after her much younger co-worker (Max Greenfield). I don't think I've ever given Sally Field (is it just me or does anybody else think there should be an S in her last name) the credit she deserves for amassing a career full of strong performances. Meet Emily Swallow, Stream It or Skip It: 'The Mandalorian' Season 3 on Disney+, Where Pedro Pascal Is Still Daddy (But in a Helmet), 'The Last of Us Part I' Sale: Take 29% Off The Game That Inspired The Show, 'The Last of Us' Episode 7 Recap: Mallrats, Yes, Ellie Has Always Been Gay in 'The Last of Us', Who Plays Riley in 'The Last of Us'? But wrinkles have a way of making women disappear one crease at a time, and Doris, whos in mourning when the movie opens, has done her part to vanish. Anyone can read what you share. Field said, Age is this thing that happens to you. Hello, My Name Is Doris is a 2015 American comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter and written by Showalter and Laura Terruso about a woman in her sixties who has a romantic relationship with a younger co-worker. Watch Hello, My Name Is Doris: I'm Possible, Watch Hello, My Name Is Doris: Backstage (Dutch Subtitled). Though she is friendly and welcoming, Doris is devastated. At work, her younger co-workers look right through her. Field is great. All rights reserved. You feel sorry for her but not to the point of pity, and really root for her but also cringe a few times at her actions. Field also highlighted that no matter what a persons age is, we still experience love the same way. [5] Shortly after it was announced Roadside Attractions had acquired distribution rights to the film. It what has been a pretty dour year at the cinemas, films like Eddie the Eagle, Everybody Wants Some, and The Lobster were the true surprises. Some of the best films of 2016 have been coming from smaller, more independent studios, and while that it usually the case each year, this year in particular needs all of the little gems it can get. She isn't sure what to do now, stuck in a job and spending her nights with her friend Roz and Vivian. Directed by Michael Showalter, the movie explores why Doris, with her cat's-eye glasses and '50s outfits, is an ideal match for the kind of young Brooklyn hipsters who make their living creating artisanal fare and working in an LGBT preschool. I had a very good time watching Hello, My Name is Doris, and although I highly recommend it, it definitely is not for everyone. 1,756, This story has been shared 1,540 times. Neither does it suffer from being a sort of gender-inverted version of the glossier and ultimately shallower The Intern with Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway. Trying to come onto him, Doris admits she has always liked him and that the comment causing Brooklyn to break up with him was hers. Her brother Todd and his wife Cynthia attempt to convince her to sell the home, particularly the belongings, since she is a hoarder. Despite the films unevenness and its impractical ending, HELLO, MY NAME IS DORISis worth seeing, primarily for Fields terrific performance, a demonstration of how a skillful actor can transform lesser material. Its also a fairly slow, gaudy bloom. These two are really fucking talented and funny people. The romantic comedy film titled Hello, My Name Is Doris revolves around the titular character, who is a woman in her sixties. Starring: Sally Field,Max Greenfield,Beth Behrs. This is when Doris makes her move on John, as she tries to seduce him at this Thanksgiving party. It will have you doing belly laughs as much as it will have you watching through your hands like a horror film because youre just to scared to see what she does next. The whole thing is as dire as the priests eulogy, but a few beats later, when Doriss brother, Todd (the great character actor Stephen Root), speaks to her with unforced feeling, the movie shifts into something more complex. The movie hits the dramatic notes that you would expect. She falls in love with him and wants to find the courage to talk to him. The band is intrigued by Doris and invite her backstage, where they spend a fun evening meeting young artists in the area. In her first big-screen leading role in nine years, Field uses her considerable powers as an actress to imbue some humanity into Doris, but the film kneecaps her efforts at every turn. John tells Doris that he and his girlfriend recently broke up over text and asks her about her love life. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage \u0026 our original web series. Comedy, The ending is definitely a conversation starter, but I thought it was perfect. It features Sally Field and Max Greenfield in main roles. So, she felt that there was potential to create comedy around the concept of an older woman desiring a young office intern. See production, box office & company info, (screenplay) (short film "Doris & the Intern"). Instead, he straightens her lopsided eyeglasses. Things, however, are complicated even further when Doris (using a fake account to get to know John's likes and dislikes) leaves a comment on John's Facebook page that causes his girlfriend to break up with him. Being Midwestern nice, he innocently takes Doris overtures as simple friendliness. Dance how you want, dress how you want, and make it a general rule to not take advice from teens: they live in an entirely different world. 9,199, This story has been shared 6,973 times. If this low-budget indie directed by Michael Showalter, who shares writing credit with Laura Terruso, is somewhat shakier in its plotting than Field is with her choices onscreen, it matters little considering that basically she is the movie. Doris invites her therapist over again to declutter her house, and she succeeds in getting it cleaned up. So, obviously, when she meets a man who's half her age, who seems to be genuinely interested in her romantically, she just dives in headfirst and completely lets loose. Going somewhat out of her comfort zone, she is almost unrecognizable as this title character. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! 954, This story has been shared 822 times. But Doris is no sexy cougar; she is an oddball character that would have been out of his league even if she were 20 years younger. She spends time with her close friend, the fiery Roz, and her teenage granddaughter, Vivian. They soon arrive in the form of John Fremont (Max Greenfield, in a refreshingly kinder and engaging change of pace from his Schmidt on TVs New Girl), her companys new art director who's about half her age. Sally Field is known for playing roles in iconic movies like The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and Forrest Gump [] A shame, because if anything, Sally Field needs recognition for this. A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker. Fans Fuming Over Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings' Hosting Schedules: "I Want Ken Full-Time". At times, Doris immersion in Johns much younger world allows director Showalter to poke fun at millennial quirks and pretensions. "[14] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 63 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". People falling for individuals who are much younger than them is not unheard of. Last, but of course the most important lesson at hand, be confident in who you are. But the fact that Field is doing so in her first leading role in 20 years is on the same level of a cinematic event as Lily Tomlins hardcore domination of Grandma or Blythe Danner's delicate command of Ill See You in My Dreams.. There's not a single human on Earth that can't take away a life . I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. After work, John tells Doris about the incident and invites her to his Thanksgiving for friends. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! "Sometimes love makes you do crazy things." And I hate to almost sound dismissive of this movie, but there's really nothing that sets it apart from other films of this type. Her easy-to-clear mess turns out to be mostly metaphorical, without the sad reality of rotting food or genuine mental illness. I think the fact the dialogue was strong and the cast being top-notch certainly helped elevate some of the weaker moments. That is where the films strong point exists. On Doris's way to work in Manhattan, where she has been doing data entry for decades, she meets her new young co-worker, John, with whom she is immediately infatuated. You're almost there! She later tells Doris that she had seen the comment on his wall and accused him of cheating, as she was cheated on in the past. Read critic reviews. Director/co-writer Showalter had to make a choice in this comedy, whether Doris will be an object of ridicule or sympathy. Sally Field has been known for her elegance when it comes to the feature film world, but has also been known for starring in big blockbusters. Some might dismiss this tale of a blooming wallflower as simply a manipulative twee fantasy. Definitely an original story about an older woman. [10], The film had its world premiere on March 14, 2015, at South by Southwest. Hello, My Name Is Doris is immeasurably elevated by Sally Field's remarkable performance in the title role, which overpowers a surfeit of stereotypical indie quirk. Max Greenfield is also charming in a deceptively one-note role, though he has to balance his ambiguity towards his and Doris's relationship, which Greenfield pulls off. 1,274, This story has been shared 996 times. Having a woman in her early 70's falling for a man in his mid 30's is a bit of a stretch, but anything is possible when it comes to love. synopsis; reviews; cast & crew; gallery; trailer 988, This story has been shared 954 times. 4.9M views, 77K likes, 15K loves, 15K comments, 12K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Netflix: Sally Field is hilarious and heartbreaking playing a woman in her 60s who decides to romantically. "[16] Eric Kohn of Indiewire.com also gave the film a positive review, a B+, writing "Hello, My Name is Doris effectively conveys the cruel ambivalence of an ageist society, and despite its formulaic ingredients, the movie responds to that setback with Field's exuberant, virtuoso turn providing the ultimate critical response. Weve all had a crush, some of us even in our professional environments, and weve all had the dreadful feelings of both wondering if we have a chance, and simultaneously ignoring that tiny voice in our heads that say theyre out of our league, devising plans to make them fall head over heels anyway. This film remains relatable every step of the way, no matter how willing or not you are to admit it to yourself. Doris character also highlights sexual desire in a woman above the age of 40. But a chance meeting with a young co-worker named John brings much-needed color and excitement to her life. Developing a very friendly and offbeat relationship with each other, this film becomes a wacky, yet believable romance film, that is one of the quirkiest films I have seen in years. By the end, I was appreciating Grandma all over again; thats a movie that treats a complicated protagonist of a certain age with dramatic respect. 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Hello, My Name is Doris (2015) Submitted by Julio M Short version: Doris (Sally Field) does not get together with John (Max Greenberg), but there is a hint of a possibility at the end, when she quits her job. Top Filming Locations For the Tom Hanks Movie, Never Forget Joe Manganiellos Iconic Gas Station Strip Scene Now That Magic Mike XXL is on Netflix, Stream It Or Skip It: 'A Man Called Otto' on VOD, Starring Tom Hanks as a Stereotypical Grumpy Old Man, Chris Pine Laughs Off Rumors of Harry Styles Feud: "It Did Look Like Harry Spit on Me", How To Watch 'Magic Mike's Last Dance,' Now Available From On-Demand Retailers, Stream It Or Skip It: EO on the Criterion Channel, a Donkey's Life Interpreted as Art. But with Hello, My Name Is Doris (March 11), co-written and directed by Wet Hot American Summer scribe Michael Showalter, Field returns to top billing as an eccentric office worker with a. Sally Field plays Doris Miller, a 60-something accountant with a Walter Mitty-like imagination who becomes fixated on a younger new co-worker John Fremont (Max Greenfield), in HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS. Not a wholehearted one, don't get me wrong, but it's a good movie that I think a lot of people will like. Short version: But a chance meeting with a young co-worker named John brings much-needed color and excitement to her life. And while Kyle Mooney has a few funny lines as an on-trend photographer, its exactly the same stuff weve seen him do on Saturday Night Live and in Zoolander 2; hes a talented comic and writer, but he needs to start mixing it up before he becomes irretrievably pigeonholed. Hello, My Name Is Doris is rated R (under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian) for some language, none of which should shock anybody. Selected by "Conscious Movie Reviews," "Hello, My Name is Doris" is a comedy and drama. Terms and Policies Although it is not one of my favourites of the year, here is why it earns a glowing recommendation. From her cat-eye glasses to the headscarves that make her look hastily regifted, she seems like someone yearning to be seen. Naturally speaking, things start to get complicated once Doris finds out that John (her crush, as it were) has a girlfriend. And, lets be frank, because sometimes that guy in Marketing whos such a jerk to everyone needs to be put in his placeand how better than to ruin the ending of the movie hes been looking forward to seeing for the past three weeks. John: I met a woman in the elevator this morning. 2015 | Maturity rating: 7+ | 1h 30m | Romantic Comedies. Admittedly speaking, though, the film does rely heavily on indie quirk for its humor. Doris is a woman who, realistically speaking, has not been able to live her life due to the fact that she remained home to care for her mother. They had Natasha Lyonne and Kumail Nanjiani as part of the co-workers and it feels like they did absolutely next to nothing with them. It is never a good idea to let a crush get in the way of your job performance, or even your morning coffee routine. Among the worst dj vu offenders: Doris deep squareness makes her catnip for Brooklyns hippest hipsters; Peter Gallagher turns up as a smarmy self-help guru whose motto Im possible resonates with Doris; her inconsiderate brother (Stephen Root) and his downright vicious wife (Wendi McClendon-Covey, misused) constantly nag her to throw out all the stuff Doris and her mother collected over the years so that they can sell the house. Like his heroine, the director Michael Showalter eagerly oversells the goods. Apache Doris MPPMassively Parallel Processing OLAP Apache Doris 10PB No matter what age you are, love can trump all. With that said, the story plays out almost exactly as I had expected, but I still found that this was a good movie. The movie starts big and broad at the funeral for Doriss mother, where everyone is shedding stage tears. Unfortunately, this lovely film has flown so far under the radar, Oscars aren't likely coming its way. Doris (Sally Field) does not get together with John (Max Greenberg), but there is a hint of a possibility at the end, when she quits her job. She has another fantasy where John kisses her and proposes they be together; in reality, she enters the elevator to leave, alone. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. This is by no means groundbreaking, but the fact that I was delighted throughout the entire film definitely says something. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. As the sweet yet clueless woman who begins crushing on her younger co-worker (Max Greenfield, swoon), Doris is all of us. Hello, My Name Is Doris victoriously addresses current hipster trends with the utmost sense of societal skewering, by building. 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