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 is at its core a funny and moving romantic comedy, but it deals more with self discovery than the pursuit of love itself. Available now on Hulu and Prime Video, Doris is just as funny as it is cringe-worthy. But a chance meeting with a young co-worker named John brings much-needed color and excitement to her life. 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. beckons her backstage, pronounces her cool and asks her to pose for his next album cover. Short version: This is very well reflected in the boredom Doris experiences at work. Doris Walter Mitty tendency to get lost in her fantasies is pared with a kind of cluelessness that makes her both dim and smart, yet Field shows us a human complexity beneath her loud clothes and strangeness. 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. 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. There are little hints of Charlie Chaplins Tramp and pathos in that choice, but social commentary is hardly the point in this uneven film. Her ploys to entice the unaware John at work fall flat, so she turns to the 13-year-old granddaughter of her outspoken pal Roz (an invaluable Tyne Daly), who helps her create a fake Facebook page so she can virtually stalk him. The perennially youthful Fields defiance of stereotypes starts early as she experiences a coming of age and a late-life crisis simultaneously. 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. John: I met a woman in the elevator this morning. The movie starts big and broad at the funeral for Doriss mother, where everyone is shedding stage tears. Comedy, Veterans Field and Daly find a way to create empathy and believability amidst the tonal shifts, but no one else fares as well. 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. After hesitating, John calls out her name and runs toward the elevator. He makes her visible, most importantly to herself, a revelation that turns Doris into a woman who desires and is desired in turn. Right off, he throws in a lot thats hard on the eyes and ears. 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. The comedy from director/co-writer Michael Showalter (The Baxter) has plenty of indie film quirkiness but what makes the film work is Fields performance as Doris, a character who in lesser hands could have gone so very wrong. In a society that too often devalues its older citizenry, Doris arrival is as welcome as the first crocus of spring. Instead, he straightens her lopsided eyeglasses. Unfortunately, this lovely film has flown so far under the radar, Oscars aren't likely coming its way. Watch Hello, My Name Is Doris: I'm Possible, Watch Hello, My Name Is Doris: Backstage (Dutch Subtitled). Field knows how to milk such scenes as when Doris tricks John into re-inflating the exercise ball she is forced to sit upon at her desk for a quick thrill or when she bounces around like a giddy dervish to her first exposure to electronica music. By creating an account, you agree to the 2015 | Maturity rating: 7+ | 1h 30m | Romantic Comedies. Field is great. Fans Fuming Over Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings' Hosting Schedules: "I Want Ken Full-Time". With Vivian's help, Doris creates a fake social media profile in order to find information about John and discovers that he loves an electro-pop band that is planning an upcoming concert in the area. Sure, audiences received a fantastic film in the highly anticipated Captain America: Civil War and were blown away by what Disney presented in The Jungle Book and Finding Dory, but they were too few and far between this year. This is a movie that flips the norm on its head. Coming Soon. Doris buys one of the band's CDs, which gets John's attention, and attends the concert, where she meets him and they spend time together. 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). [9] On July 11, 2014, YouTube star Anna Akana was cast as a web blogger whose attention is piqued by Field's character. With help from her best friend's (Tyne Daly) granddaughter (Isabella Acres), a smitten woman (Sally Field) concocts schemes to get the attention of a younger co-worker (Max Greenfield) in her office. 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. She reveals that she was engaged in the past, but had to end it to take care of her mother. Seated pointedly alone, Doris looks ashen enough that she wouldnt be out of place next to Mom in the open coffin. Indirection can be a beautiful tool in comedy and so it is in Hello, My Name Is Doris, which uses this funny, outwardly ridiculous character to tell a simple story about a love that rarely speaks its name, including in movies: that of an older woman for a much younger man. So, we can see how Doris personality and her universal experiences make her such a relatable character. I also wish they had used Doris' co-workers far more than they did. On her way out, Doris spots John in his office and goes to him to say goodbye and make amends with him over what happened before and how much she cared about him. Its a ferocious awakening. If it matters to you, it matters to us. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! It is based on the short film Doris & The Intern. The idea first took shape when Terruso was in film school. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. She finally gets to live the life and have the fun that she never got to have in the first place. Susan Wloszczyna spent much of her nearly thirty years at USA TODAY as a senior entertainment reporter. HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS is quirky and frequently funny, but is equally awkward because Doris is about 30 years older than the man she's trying to woo. That is all it takes to zing her romantic strings and spark a sexual awakening. Rating: 89. "She's definitely weird, but like a good weird." Hello, My Name Is Doris (2016) Rated R 95 minutes Cast Sally Field as Doris Miller as John Fremont as Roz Stephen Root as Todd Wendi McLendon-Covey as Cynthia Rich Sommer as Robert Isabella Acres Director Michael Showalter Writer (short film "Doris & The Intern") Laura Terruso Writer Laura Terruso Michael Showalter Cinematographer Brian Burgoyne That is refreshing to see and because of that it actually felt fresh. The first time that the heroine in the disarming comedy Hello, My Name Is Doris sees the kid, theyre in a crowded office elevator. Dating a younger man at work is rarely ever a good idea, so whether he reciprocates the feelings or not, its ok; Jack Antonoff will still probably think youre cool. Then, she heads to the elevator to leave. 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.. Like a musical that makes you hum the tunes of other shows, Hello, My Name Is Doris had me considering different, better movies, even ones that dont feature Carol Kane. Empowered by self-improvement tapes, Doris decides to pursue a romantic relationship with him. and the During the party, she asks to talk to John in his bedroom. Last, but of course the most important lesson at hand, be confident in who you are. What he sees as a budding friendship, she sees as something else. The two-time Oscar winner works hard to create a real character out of this collection of eccentricities, but this shallow, condescending movie constantly undermines her efforts. Through no fault of Sally Field, her new movie "Hello, My Name Is Doris" kept making me think about Carol Kane. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. She even dresses the part in what used to be Salvation Army toss-offs but have since been reclaimed in this age of shabby-chic as vintage wear. Field plays a hoarder, but unlike Kanes character in the recent indie Clutter, Doris is the cute kind, one whose house remains spotless despite stacks of junk in every room. Being Midwestern nice, he innocently takes Doris overtures as simple friendliness. Longer version: But a chance meeting with a young co-worker named John brings much-needed color and excitement to her life. Hello, My Name Is Doris Jump to Edit Summaries A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker. Because sometimes, the surprise spoiler ending is the only reason youd pay $11 to see what is otherwise a turkey of a film. So, she took inspiration from her brief experience of working in an office before joining the film school. Baby Goya himself (Jack Antonoff of the band fun.) And I think the movie isn't great at drama, but it certainly does a serviceable enough job at it. After attending a self-help seminar on empowerment, Doris meets her new co-worker, a handsome. Its all much too much (those shoes, that hair!) Sally Field is known for playing roles in iconic movies like The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and Forrest Gump [] I found myself becoming very much attached to the character of Doris, and felt that each and every side character was reacting and interacting with her as if this was a real person. She also quits her years-old job as a Data Entry Clerk; some of her co-workers come to her station to bid her farewell and ask her if they can keep some of her belongings as mementos they liked, to which she agrees. At the time of release, Sally Field was exactly twice Max Greenfield's age. As the film begins, Doris has just lost the mother she's spent her adult life caring for. [12] The film also screened at the Montclair Film Festival on May 1, 2015. [13] The film was theatrically released on March 11, 2016, in a limited release, before opening in a wide release on April 1, 2016. He's not a child at all, but somewhere in his mid-30s, which. Relying on the chemistry between Sally Field's portrayal of Doris and Max Greenfield's portrayal of John, audiences will either buy into their performances and end up loving this film, or they will feel the complete opposite. Doris had been caring for her mother for years and thereby neglecting her own social life and development. 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. Doris is more than just surprised by his attention, she is also transformed. 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. . Showalter doesnt have a firm enough grasp of the reins for the kind of character-based comedy hes trying to make here. Dont worry, it wont take long. It feels cruel, specifically because she isnt an ordinary American movie protagonist: Shes an older, frumpy, lower-middle-class woman who works in a cubicle. 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Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. get tickets menu. Yes, the hipster cliches are stereotypical, but they're still funny. Some might dismiss this tale of a blooming wallflower as simply a manipulative twee fantasy. Only Fields fine, nuanced performance saves the film from its worst side. And this movie, realistically speaking, succeeds on the strength of Field's performance. What I mean by the fact that it relies on this type of humor too much is that this is just another one in a long list of quirky indie comedies. dresses in a sort of coordinated but mismatched style that suggests both the 80s and the 50s, wears wigs, headscarves, and cats eye glasses, and has a hoarders penchant for picking up discarded items from trash bins she passes on the street. HELLO, MY NAME IS DORISopens in St. LouisMarch 18th, 2016. People falling for individuals who are much younger than them is not unheard of. 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. Inspired by self-help tapes, she decides to pursue him romantically. These two are really fucking talented and funny people. To that end, in one funny, meaningful passage, Doris ends up at a concert with John, wearing an eye-popping yellow outfit, a look that draws compliments and attention from various young revelers, who, treating her as a kindred spirit, are understandably taken with her. (A co-worker played by Rich Sommer of Mad Men notes that Doris is one of the few holdovers from the days when the company sold chinos.) The movie opens with her mothers death, and on her first day back at the office, Doris finds herself hopelessly smitten with the companys new art director, John (Max Greenfield, The New Girl). Doris lives on Staten Island, where shes taken care of her mother for years while also commuting into the city to work as an accountant at a hip clothing label. Hello, My Name Is Doris deftly balances the comedy and drama in such a tight, neat package. You're almost there! 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. But for those of us who trust in Field, this film will have us at Hello.. 1,540, This story has been shared 1,308 times. 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For those of us who really likednay, worshipped and adoredSally Field even before she won a single Oscar, her presence in the modestly conceived but emotionally brimming Hello, My Name is Doris is like a beacon of beckoning human warmth just waiting to be cherished. 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. 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. That is a minor issue, but it does linger throughout the film, annoying me on a few occasions. Not a wholehearted one, don't get me wrong, but it's a good movie that I think a lot of people will like. Moreover, Doris experiences and insecurities are so relatable that it gets one thinking if the movie is based on someones personal experiences. She's undeniably a protagonist for the older movie watching crowd and they will embrace her. Thats not so much the case when it comes to Hello, My Name Is Doris though, which is just one of the reasons this film is so unique. She spends time with her close friend, the fiery Roz, and her teenage granddaughter, Vivian. This is still a very well-written movie with a very interesting lead character at its core. "[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. Coming Soon. After having written an entire film around Doris, the duo eventually came up with the script for this movie. Her brother Todd (the. Hello, My Name Is Doris is awkward and uncomfortable and so pleasantly heartwarming. Audiences of a certain age might respond warmly, provided they are stoked by savvy marketing and favorable word of mouth. When a flustered Doris asks him what he meant by asking her if she was interested in younger men, John clarifies that he was trying to set her up with his uncle, who is a decade younger than her. Roadside gave the Hello, My Name is Doris team the reality check they needed. With this one small, human kindness he does something that astonishes Doris, something that doesnt often happen to the worlds invisible women: He sees her. get tickets. So when he jostles Doris (Sally Field), she braces for the usual morning-elevator scrum. 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. Doris Miller lives alone after her mother with whom she stayed her entire life passes away. There is very much a present realism surrounding this picture and although I have some issues with the film as a whole, it is just a joy to watch. 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. Field also highlighted that no matter what a persons age is, we still experience love the same way. 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. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Greenfield smiles as hard as he can, but hes not playing a character as much as a blank slate onto which Doris can project her frustrations and her repression. Cinemark First of all, homegirl needs to check herself when it comes to daydreaming at work. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Savannah Guthrie Rushed Out Of 'Today' After Testing Positive For COVID-19 During Live Broadcast, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Star Drew Sidora Is Finally Getting Divorced From Ralph Pittman, 'RHOBH' Star Garcelle Beauvais Pledges That She and Erika Jayne Are "Trying to Be Open" in Season 13 After Nasty Feud, When Do New Episodes of 'Snowfall' Come Out? Hello My Name is Doris Plot Doris Miller is a quiet, quirky 60-year-old lady who lives alone after the death of her mother, with whom she has spent her whole life. Support for Internet Explorer 11 is Ending. Life is way too short to spend watching bands in Brooklyn you dont really care about. That part of the movie is well-done, Doris is a very likable character and you want to see her come out of her shell that she's kept herself in, seemingly, for decades. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. Our yummy answer Created: 2022-05-20 10:39:11 Your Q John tells Doris that he and his girlfriend recently broke up over text, and asks her about her love life. Doris dresses up the Thanksgiving party where she meets John's uncle, who is clearly interested. 996, This story has been shared 988 times. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Connect with TODAY Online!Visit TODAY's Website: http://on.today.com/ReadTODAYFind TODAY on Facebook: http://on.today.com/LikeTODAYFollow TODAY on Twitter: http://on.today.com/FollowTODAYFollow TODAY on Google+: http://on.today.com/PlusTODAYFollow TODAY on Instagram: http://on.today.com/InstaTODAYFollow TODAY on Pinterest: http://on.today.com/PinTODAYSally Field: My Name Is Doris Character Isnt A Cougar | TODAY 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. 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 . Like his heroine, the director Michael Showalter eagerly oversells the goods. 988, This story has been shared 954 times. In another scene, Doris becomes a social media hit at a concert, where the band and their fans take her bizarre clothes and murky pronouncements as hipster cool. This obviously devastates her, but it's a bit alleviated when she finds out that the girlfriend is actually a very sweet woman. 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. 1,274, This story has been shared 996 times. Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager chat with Sally Field and Max Greenfield about their new romantic comedy, "Hello, My Name is Doris." Field tells the ladies th. 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. Therefore, it is not surprising that some of you thought that the Sally Field-starrer might be based on actual events. Her easy-to-clear mess turns out to be mostly metaphorical, without the sad reality of rotting food or genuine mental illness. Hello, My Name Is Doris victoriously addresses current hipster trends with the utmost sense of societal skewering, by building. When this kid he turns out to be a new co-worker, John (Max Greenfield, an effortless charmer) notices Doris, it changes everything. 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