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Surprisingly hilarious. I went into this movie completely blind; bought a last minute tickets because there was a Q&A afterward which I always try to catch. I didn't expect much because I hadn't even heard of it, but it turned out way better than anticipated. It has one of those absolutely bonkers premises that somehow works. The opening pulls you in quickly, and the cast has great chemistry that carries the film.
From the start, I genuinely had no idea the story would take the turns it did, I assume maybe the trailer could be revealing but I hadn't seen it. The handcuffs gave me vague "Gerald's Game" vibes, though this takes things in a much more comedic direction. Her making breakfast had me laughing out loud. The movie just generally a lot of laughs from everybody.
It's definitely a "shut your brain off to enjoy" kind of film. Some character decisions aren't the most logical, but the humor makes it work. Molly's descent into chaos was oddly believable; it was wild but never so over the top that it pulled me out of it. It does lose a bit of momentum in the middle, with the characters(plus you, yourself watching) just waiting to see how this all ends. But the finale ties everything up nicely.
I was surprised I hadn't seen this movie advertised anywhere, but turns out this screening was a month before the official release. Hopefully, more people see it then because it worth a watch. All four, or five, of the main actors have great performances and chemistry which is what made the movie fun. Especially Molly Gordon.
Also, side note, it always blows my mind how long it takes to make movies. Every Q&A I've been to has someone saying, "we've been working on this for 7 years."I also hope the blooopers for this come out, I feel like it'd be a really fun watch.
From the start, I genuinely had no idea the story would take the turns it did, I assume maybe the trailer could be revealing but I hadn't seen it. The handcuffs gave me vague "Gerald's Game" vibes, though this takes things in a much more comedic direction. Her making breakfast had me laughing out loud. The movie just generally a lot of laughs from everybody.
It's definitely a "shut your brain off to enjoy" kind of film. Some character decisions aren't the most logical, but the humor makes it work. Molly's descent into chaos was oddly believable; it was wild but never so over the top that it pulled me out of it. It does lose a bit of momentum in the middle, with the characters(plus you, yourself watching) just waiting to see how this all ends. But the finale ties everything up nicely.
I was surprised I hadn't seen this movie advertised anywhere, but turns out this screening was a month before the official release. Hopefully, more people see it then because it worth a watch. All four, or five, of the main actors have great performances and chemistry which is what made the movie fun. Especially Molly Gordon.
Also, side note, it always blows my mind how long it takes to make movies. Every Q&A I've been to has someone saying, "we've been working on this for 7 years."I also hope the blooopers for this come out, I feel like it'd be a really fun watch.
- AfricanBro
- 6 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
This film was very enjoyable. Molly murdered the role and so did Logan. Sophie Brooks did a fantastic job. I saw this in a sold out theater and the audience was engaged and laughing throughout the entire film. I have seen almost every movie to release this year and I put it up there with the best of them. It was fun and thrilling and not overly done in any way. It was realistic but also pushed the norm. In my opinion if you didn't enjoy this film then you either have a personal vendetta against someone that worked on the film or you just hate having a good time. Whichever one it is I hope you get the help you need.
- nicholasdettore
- 14 जून 2025
- परमालिंक
I saw Oh, Hi! As the Regal Mystery Movie on July 7, 2025. I have never heard of it before that. Now, it is obviously made by and for a different generation than mine (Millennial). But I think that if you're at least a little open to it, you can have fun. I enjoy awkward characters and situations. And thats pretty much this whole film. Its a comedic and modern homage to Misery (1990).
Positives!
+Quirky fun dialogue.
+Main characters are odd and entertaining to watch.
+Good use of music throughout.
+Chuckles all along the way.
Negatives!
-Lacks big laughs.
-Ending was sufficient, but unsatisfying.
-No real resolution to the character problems.
Overall, Oh, Hi! Is a quirky and funny movie. It does lack any big laughs though; just continuous chuckles. The cast solidly plays their parts. If you're usually bothered by the younger generation, then this is NOT the film for you.
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Positives!
+Quirky fun dialogue.
+Main characters are odd and entertaining to watch.
+Good use of music throughout.
+Chuckles all along the way.
Negatives!
-Lacks big laughs.
-Ending was sufficient, but unsatisfying.
-No real resolution to the character problems.
Overall, Oh, Hi! Is a quirky and funny movie. It does lack any big laughs though; just continuous chuckles. The cast solidly plays their parts. If you're usually bothered by the younger generation, then this is NOT the film for you.
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- gremlinlord-76202
- 14 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
Literally we did not know what we were seeing. AMC screen unseen (only information you get is the rating and how long the movie is).
We were pleasantly surprised. Yes there were some missed opportunities but a good concept and some good elements. Loved Molly Gordon and John Reynolds was hilarious. I'm older (late 50s) but I enjoyed it but I do think this might work for the younger crowd more.
There were many moments that I thought it was going to turn into a horror film but never did but that's fine as I felt the characters were interesting and enjoyable to watch and it was fresh to have the what should've been expected not happen.
Not disappointed.
We were pleasantly surprised. Yes there were some missed opportunities but a good concept and some good elements. Loved Molly Gordon and John Reynolds was hilarious. I'm older (late 50s) but I enjoyed it but I do think this might work for the younger crowd more.
There were many moments that I thought it was going to turn into a horror film but never did but that's fine as I felt the characters were interesting and enjoyable to watch and it was fresh to have the what should've been expected not happen.
Not disappointed.
- jenasleigh
- 7 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
Enjoy the premise though had the roles been reversed this movie would have had a lot darker tone.
Me and the girlfriend both watched it and enjoyed it. Interestingly we both sided with the other party in the movie.
I felt like the movie should have swung for the fences a little more. There were laughs but I kept expecting things to escalate and it all stayed fairly subdued. Even the resolution was just the movie being like ok we ended.
The premise was the most memorable part of the movie. I don't know why they chose to make the show so grounded at the cost of the humor. You are a comedy go for the laughs. Give us something to quote!
Me and the girlfriend both watched it and enjoyed it. Interestingly we both sided with the other party in the movie.
I felt like the movie should have swung for the fences a little more. There were laughs but I kept expecting things to escalate and it all stayed fairly subdued. Even the resolution was just the movie being like ok we ended.
The premise was the most memorable part of the movie. I don't know why they chose to make the show so grounded at the cost of the humor. You are a comedy go for the laughs. Give us something to quote!
Saw this as a Mystery Viewing and from the start the movie catches you and has you thinking throughout.
A humerous and thrilling horror story.
Different perspectives between people in relationships lead what seems to be an idyllic situation awry.
A romantic comedy for those that don't typically like rom-coms. Something for fans of multiple genres.
Smartly written and filmed; worth a chance and watching to get the enjoyment and understanding of what is being given and shown which is something well thought out and well executed for our entertainment.
Keep you guessing all the way through.
Had the theatre laughing and reacting throughout 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼/👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
A humerous and thrilling horror story.
Different perspectives between people in relationships lead what seems to be an idyllic situation awry.
A romantic comedy for those that don't typically like rom-coms. Something for fans of multiple genres.
Smartly written and filmed; worth a chance and watching to get the enjoyment and understanding of what is being given and shown which is something well thought out and well executed for our entertainment.
Keep you guessing all the way through.
Had the theatre laughing and reacting throughout 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼/👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
The first half was really good, but I wasnt as fond of the ending of this movie. The movie is pretty good, but not much happens outside of the bedroom or house. As expected and as filmed. I wouldnt say its exciting but it does keep you engaged the first time. I was the only one laughing at certain scenes. Good but the rewatch value is pretty low id imagine
Watched at AMC on 7-29-2025.
Watched at AMC on 7-29-2025.
- skylerkennethkidd
- 29 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
Personally, 'Oh, Hi' did absolutely nothing for me. The actors were funny and likable, and the idea is amusing, but the way the entire film is presented makes it feel like a script that was written by a grade school child.
Firstly, I'll talk about the good. The opening 20-30 minutes was cute. The actor's chemistry mixed with some gorgeous cinematography made for quite the romantic setting. I was thoroughly enjoying what I was seeing. It's when the awkward sex scene mixed with the handcuffs begins that the film gets beyond bizarre and the story slips into someone's weird and childish fantasy brought to life.
The decisions the characters made had no real world weight to them. I mean for the plot to work, both of the main characters would have to have the mental capacity of a 13 year old. No adult would do the things that are done in the film. From the whole hostage situation in hopes for love, all the way up to doing the witchy seance scene that was something only a teenage girl would think of. It all just seemed so unrealistic and far removed from anything remotely palpable.
The ending also left a lot to be desired. There is absolutely no way, and I mean NO WAY, that I would've been the one apologizing after being handcuffed to a bed for 48 hours, and enduring what the main character had to endure for more than half of the film's runtime. Nor would she be the one I would be calling help for after, literally, speeding away from what was at that point a crime scene.
On the flipside, if a person didn't want a relationship, I honestly can't think of anybody that would take them out for a weekend together in the countryside. Complete with pretty music, wine, romance and all the extra things you could think of. And we're talking proposal level romantic here. The creator must have a really low opinion of males to think that this is a real thing someone would do for just a bit of fun. It's borderline offensive.
Overall, I can't recommend it. Far too unrealistic, and campy but in all the wrong ways. Again, this felt like a teenager's fantasy brought to life, but the film was far too adult for anything a teenager could be allowed to watch. All I could think of at the credits was the creator must have the mind of a child, and I wonder who hurt her to make this screenplay happen. The first 20-30 minutes are very sweet, but ultimately misleading as to the context of the rest of the film. And although the film does have some interesting points to make about love and the fear of relationships, it was just too dumb to be taken as anything more than a footnote in the larger picture here.
2 broken hearts out of 5.
Firstly, I'll talk about the good. The opening 20-30 minutes was cute. The actor's chemistry mixed with some gorgeous cinematography made for quite the romantic setting. I was thoroughly enjoying what I was seeing. It's when the awkward sex scene mixed with the handcuffs begins that the film gets beyond bizarre and the story slips into someone's weird and childish fantasy brought to life.
The decisions the characters made had no real world weight to them. I mean for the plot to work, both of the main characters would have to have the mental capacity of a 13 year old. No adult would do the things that are done in the film. From the whole hostage situation in hopes for love, all the way up to doing the witchy seance scene that was something only a teenage girl would think of. It all just seemed so unrealistic and far removed from anything remotely palpable.
The ending also left a lot to be desired. There is absolutely no way, and I mean NO WAY, that I would've been the one apologizing after being handcuffed to a bed for 48 hours, and enduring what the main character had to endure for more than half of the film's runtime. Nor would she be the one I would be calling help for after, literally, speeding away from what was at that point a crime scene.
On the flipside, if a person didn't want a relationship, I honestly can't think of anybody that would take them out for a weekend together in the countryside. Complete with pretty music, wine, romance and all the extra things you could think of. And we're talking proposal level romantic here. The creator must have a really low opinion of males to think that this is a real thing someone would do for just a bit of fun. It's borderline offensive.
Overall, I can't recommend it. Far too unrealistic, and campy but in all the wrong ways. Again, this felt like a teenager's fantasy brought to life, but the film was far too adult for anything a teenager could be allowed to watch. All I could think of at the credits was the creator must have the mind of a child, and I wonder who hurt her to make this screenplay happen. The first 20-30 minutes are very sweet, but ultimately misleading as to the context of the rest of the film. And although the film does have some interesting points to make about love and the fear of relationships, it was just too dumb to be taken as anything more than a footnote in the larger picture here.
2 broken hearts out of 5.
- nicolasroop
- 8 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
Oh Hi.
A fun treat. A romantic dark comedy. A rare genre in the movie theatres these days so go check it out.
The two leads kep my interest with their chemistry, good acting, interesting script and the leads great voices. Keeping interest via just two people acting takes talent and chemistry.
Some of the scenes when thought about them were very dark but the leads ability to make it lighter elicited a lot of laughs in the theatre when I watched it as the Screen Unseen at AMC.
This movie actually brought a lot of laughs while I watched it But as mentioned there is some dark stuff going but without giving away the story and movie would suggest go watch this movie. A movie that could appeal, as the audience at the theatre I attended prove, to a wide demographics of adults from late teens up thru 80s and beyond. Seriously I had never seen such a wide spread of age in a movie theatre, the theatre was packed. Plus both guys and females and wide assortment of cultures. Great to see a movie that can connect to pretty much anyone. I found it more a PG-13 than R(which its rated).
A fun treat. A romantic dark comedy. A rare genre in the movie theatres these days so go check it out.
The two leads kep my interest with their chemistry, good acting, interesting script and the leads great voices. Keeping interest via just two people acting takes talent and chemistry.
Some of the scenes when thought about them were very dark but the leads ability to make it lighter elicited a lot of laughs in the theatre when I watched it as the Screen Unseen at AMC.
This movie actually brought a lot of laughs while I watched it But as mentioned there is some dark stuff going but without giving away the story and movie would suggest go watch this movie. A movie that could appeal, as the audience at the theatre I attended prove, to a wide demographics of adults from late teens up thru 80s and beyond. Seriously I had never seen such a wide spread of age in a movie theatre, the theatre was packed. Plus both guys and females and wide assortment of cultures. Great to see a movie that can connect to pretty much anyone. I found it more a PG-13 than R(which its rated).
- Theworldneedsmoremovies
- 7 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
A couple's first-weekend getaway becomes chaotic when they discover they have different perspectives on their relationship.
This dark romantic comedy has a simple story about dating, communication, and defining the relationship. The story plays on some clichés about men, women, and relationships. The one hour and thirty-four minute runtime passes quickly and does not tie the audience down with unnecessary filler. This is a unique watch that is worth a stream when available.
This dark romantic comedy has a simple story about dating, communication, and defining the relationship. The story plays on some clichés about men, women, and relationships. The one hour and thirty-four minute runtime passes quickly and does not tie the audience down with unnecessary filler. This is a unique watch that is worth a stream when available.
- RegalsReelView
- 29 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
Technically, there's nothing glaringly wrong with Oh, Hi. The performances, pacing, and visual style are competent enough. But the film's core premise is not only absurd - it's deeply unsettling. A woman ties a man to a bed after a romantic weekend goes sideways, then refuses to untie him when she realizes they're not actually a couple. From there, it devolves into dark territory masked as quirky comedy. The writing relies on nonsense logic to keep the guy tied up (seriously, the comb thing?), and the film expects you to laugh at what amounts to non-consensual imprisonment. If the roles were reversed, this wouldn't even get greenlit, let alone marketed as funny. The fact that the audience was laughing at his situation made it even harder to sit through. By the time the movie ends with a cutesy "heart-to-heart" and no accountability, I was just done. Hard pass. Livestream discussion/review is available on my channel and a full video review will be available shortly as well.
- Cyns-Corner
- 8 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
I've decided to attend yet another mystery movie Monday and this day we had Oh, Hi and I didn't really know too much going into the film as I've briefly heard of it and saw the trailer and didn't know what to expect. But I think the film delivers a hilarious movie with some excellent comedy throughout the movie as I found myself to truly be dying at some of the jokes thrown in this movie as they really did land for me and I found myself to have a great time with this film and the comedy elements thrown into this film. I found the romantic parts to be intriguing as well and found our leads to be such interesting characters and I really loved these characters of Iris played by Molly Gordon and also Isaac played by Logan Lerman who personally was my favorite character in this film and I really loved his performance. My one complaint with the characters is I wish they had more depth to them and sometimes in my personal opinion in some scenes they feel bland and boring but other than that I really do like these characters a lot. I also really liked the story they told in this film as I honestly expected to go into a Rom-Com but I was kind of surprised by the direction they take the romantic elements in this movie as I really found this direction to be really interesting for me and I really liked the direction they took as it didn't feel like every other boring rom-com with nothing going on in this film but I found this film to be a really fun and hilarious time. One other complaint in my opinion is I'm not the biggest fan of the ending since it felt like everything happened so quickly and I wish the movie would've been longer so we could've explored some of this stuff that happened at the end some more and it felt sort of rushed near the end in my personal opinion but other than my little complaints I found myself to have a great time with this movie and going into this movie with no expectations at all I was pleasantly surprised with this movie and I honestly throughly enjoyed it and I think this is worth checking out in theaters for sure once it officially releases theatrically.
- ColinTheGorilla
- 7 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
- shufflesnuffle
- 7 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
I watch a lot of movies so I've grown jaded to most relationship dramas and attempts at building suspense, so after seeing this trailer I had already decided to intentionally avoid ever seeing this one.
But when I went to the Monday Mystery Movie and this is what they had for us, I didn't leave and I am glad I stayed.
At least, that's what I hope to convince Iris of. Just kidding, or am I?
(If you've seen the movie, you'll get it. If not, what are you waiting for?) And as for "brilliantly relatable"... I don't want to spoil anything, but we've all been there haven't we; taken things just a little too far at times?
But really, this a very enjoyable story that kept the entire audience engaged and laughing, especially after the strawberries.
But when I went to the Monday Mystery Movie and this is what they had for us, I didn't leave and I am glad I stayed.
At least, that's what I hope to convince Iris of. Just kidding, or am I?
(If you've seen the movie, you'll get it. If not, what are you waiting for?) And as for "brilliantly relatable"... I don't want to spoil anything, but we've all been there haven't we; taken things just a little too far at times?
But really, this a very enjoyable story that kept the entire audience engaged and laughing, especially after the strawberries.
- macaaroni42
- 7 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend an early screening of a film that, to be honest, I now wish I hadn't seen. Going into the theater, I had moderate expectations, hoping at the very least for a compelling narrative or standout performances. Unfortunately, what unfolded on screen was a sluggish, disjointed, and ultimately disappointing experience that left me more frustrated than entertained.
From the outset, the movie struggled with pacing. The story trudged along without a clear direction or sense of urgency, and scenes often felt stretched far beyond their purpose. It was as though the filmmakers were trying to build tension or depth, but instead, they created a slow, meandering plot that failed to hold attention. Instead of drawing me in, it made me painfully aware of each passing minute. I've had dreams more compelling and coherent than this film's storyline-and that's not hyperbole.
The core plot was muddled and, worse, problematic in several key areas. One of the most concerning elements of the film was its depiction of domestic violence and how that subject was handled. Rather than thoughtfully exploring the complexity of this issue, especially as it affects men-who are often overlooked and underrepresented in these narratives-the film seemed to ignore the reality of male victims. Instead of offering a nuanced or empathetic perspective, it left the impression that men are either not believable or not worth supporting when they come forward. This is not just an oversight; it's a dangerous message to send.
As the film progressed, any hope for resolution or depth in its treatment of serious themes evaporated. By the end, there was a strange sense of forgiveness and closure that felt entirely unearned. The characters seemed to brush past major trauma and complex emotional wounds with little to no reckoning. It gave the impression that the writers were more concerned with wrapping things up neatly than dealing with the gravity of what had unfolded. This approach felt not only unrealistic but insensitive.
The film also dipped into elements of witchcraft and the supernatural, which might have been intriguing in a more cohesive or stylized narrative. Instead, these elements felt out of place and poorly integrated. Rather than adding to the atmosphere or offering symbolic weight, they seemed like distractions-poorly executed attempts to spice up an otherwise flat script.
As for the performances, the actors did what they could with the material they were given. It's clear that the cast tried to bring some life to the lifeless script, and at times, there were flashes of genuine talent. But even the best acting can't save a film burdened with bad writing, weak character development, and unclear thematic intentions. In this case, the cast was ultimately let down by the script, the direction, and the overall lack of coherence in the story.
The movie also contained multiple sexually explicit scenes, most of which felt gratuitous rather than meaningful. Instead of serving the narrative or deepening the characters, these scenes seemed thrown in for shock value or filler. Combined with the other tonal inconsistencies and underdeveloped themes, they only contributed to the film's overall feeling of confusion and lack of direction.
In the end, it's difficult to imagine this movie surviving long at the box office or leaving any kind of meaningful mark. Between the poor pacing, the troubling thematic choices, the lackluster writing, and the uneven tone, there's little here to recommend. I walked out of the theater not just disappointed, but genuinely concerned about the kind of message this film sends-especially regarding sensitive issues like domestic violence.
This was a missed opportunity on all fronts.
From the outset, the movie struggled with pacing. The story trudged along without a clear direction or sense of urgency, and scenes often felt stretched far beyond their purpose. It was as though the filmmakers were trying to build tension or depth, but instead, they created a slow, meandering plot that failed to hold attention. Instead of drawing me in, it made me painfully aware of each passing minute. I've had dreams more compelling and coherent than this film's storyline-and that's not hyperbole.
The core plot was muddled and, worse, problematic in several key areas. One of the most concerning elements of the film was its depiction of domestic violence and how that subject was handled. Rather than thoughtfully exploring the complexity of this issue, especially as it affects men-who are often overlooked and underrepresented in these narratives-the film seemed to ignore the reality of male victims. Instead of offering a nuanced or empathetic perspective, it left the impression that men are either not believable or not worth supporting when they come forward. This is not just an oversight; it's a dangerous message to send.
As the film progressed, any hope for resolution or depth in its treatment of serious themes evaporated. By the end, there was a strange sense of forgiveness and closure that felt entirely unearned. The characters seemed to brush past major trauma and complex emotional wounds with little to no reckoning. It gave the impression that the writers were more concerned with wrapping things up neatly than dealing with the gravity of what had unfolded. This approach felt not only unrealistic but insensitive.
The film also dipped into elements of witchcraft and the supernatural, which might have been intriguing in a more cohesive or stylized narrative. Instead, these elements felt out of place and poorly integrated. Rather than adding to the atmosphere or offering symbolic weight, they seemed like distractions-poorly executed attempts to spice up an otherwise flat script.
As for the performances, the actors did what they could with the material they were given. It's clear that the cast tried to bring some life to the lifeless script, and at times, there were flashes of genuine talent. But even the best acting can't save a film burdened with bad writing, weak character development, and unclear thematic intentions. In this case, the cast was ultimately let down by the script, the direction, and the overall lack of coherence in the story.
The movie also contained multiple sexually explicit scenes, most of which felt gratuitous rather than meaningful. Instead of serving the narrative or deepening the characters, these scenes seemed thrown in for shock value or filler. Combined with the other tonal inconsistencies and underdeveloped themes, they only contributed to the film's overall feeling of confusion and lack of direction.
In the end, it's difficult to imagine this movie surviving long at the box office or leaving any kind of meaningful mark. Between the poor pacing, the troubling thematic choices, the lackluster writing, and the uneven tone, there's little here to recommend. I walked out of the theater not just disappointed, but genuinely concerned about the kind of message this film sends-especially regarding sensitive issues like domestic violence.
This was a missed opportunity on all fronts.
- jessbcreative
- 7 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
- pinkponybarracuda
- 2 अग॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
Watched it at the Regal Mystery Movie so didn't know what it was prior. It is simply pointless as in no reason to tell this story. How someone read such a basic story and said yeah, let's put a few million behind it. Actors were fine except for Geraldine Viswanathan's fake accent that she would punch every few lines. I'm a fan of hers from other work, just not sure why the accent was needed especially since she could not pull it off. The main guy did a good job at playing a d!ck and the main girl did an equally good job at playing crazy. Luckily, it will be a very forgettable movie which is a good thing.
- EntertainmentBuff
- 8 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
First of all, don't trust the current score, it's an underestimate.
I do not know how this flawed movie can get an 8 from me like those great movies, but it did. Perhaps, witchery.
It is original and well done. A rare thing like a unicorn nowadays. The standards are consistently high throughout the entire duration. I can't recall one second the makers treat audience as lesser minds. It's a work of genuine love, no pun intended, and a display of reverence towards the audience.
Maybe the future of film will have more space for movies like this. I know i will continue going to movie theaters if that's true. Today, i just want to give some encouragement to the makers.
I do not know how this flawed movie can get an 8 from me like those great movies, but it did. Perhaps, witchery.
It is original and well done. A rare thing like a unicorn nowadays. The standards are consistently high throughout the entire duration. I can't recall one second the makers treat audience as lesser minds. It's a work of genuine love, no pun intended, and a display of reverence towards the audience.
Maybe the future of film will have more space for movies like this. I know i will continue going to movie theaters if that's true. Today, i just want to give some encouragement to the makers.
- biggerheart
- 3 अग॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
Rating - 5.0:
Overall, a generic and predictable indie rom-com that was obviously made by Gen Z theater kids from New York; this movie is definitely for someone, but that someone is definitely not me because I feel like I got my fix for this type of movie earlier in the year with 'Companion'.
Direction - Pretty Bad: The direction on a macro scale is your typical indie rom-com, and it was very obvious this movie was made by some Gen Z improv/theater student living in New York; while it isn't the exact same movie, it has a similar vibe to Companion, but quirkier and worse; the direction on a micro scale is very Gen Z indie rom-com; the storytelling is pretty bland, as it is a quirky Gen Z way to tell a pretty simple story; tension is built pretty poorly because you don't really take the movie seriously in the more tense moments, and the score really ruins the mood
Story - Bad: The concept is honestly not really that good, as it is just really psychotic behavior; I have a feeling this movie tries to empathize with Gordon, but they really shouldn't, despite what Lerman's character did; This movie has vibes of Companion, but is more simple and generic; The plot structure is linear and kinda short because there really isn't that much plot to go through; Character writing is pretty surface level, what you would expect from an indie rom-com
Screenplay - Pretty Bad: The dialogue is very Indie Rom-Com, influenced by the Gen-Z New York Arts scene; the humor is pretty hit or miss, but ended up missing more times for me; the symbolism is there, but it is not a good message, although this movie does not really take itself seriously; the foreshadowing makes the movie incredibly predictable; I felt like I was in this movie's head the entire time as I was winning a tennis match 6-0, 6-0 as I could anticipate and predict its next move
Acting - Decent: Molly Gordon - Decent (Typical Gen-Z, New York theater/improv acting style that is quirky), Logan Lerman - Decent (Has some charisma and decent chemistry with Gordon; decently funny), Geraldine Viswanathan - Decent to Pretty Good (Plays the comedic relief friend pretty well and has decent chemistry with Gordon), John Reynolds - Decent (Comedic relief, pretty silly, and fun), Rest of the cast - Decent (The cast is very small, but the chemistry within the cast is decent)
Score - Pretty Bad: Made the movie feel cheap and tacky, which is sad because it is an indie movie
Soundtrack - Decent: Typical indie movie soundtrack
Cinematography - Decent: Typical Indie Rom-Com camerawork
Editing - Decent: Typical Indie Rom-Com editing
Production Design - Decent: Gave the movie Companion feels, but if it was indie and more of a rom-com
Pacing - Pacing is a little slow because there really isn't that much plot to go through
Climax - Climax does a lot, but it is not really executed well as it mitigated all the stakes set in this movie; I really was not a fan of how this ended because it made me feel like I wasted any time investing in this story
Tone - Tone is very much an Indie Rom-Com made by Gen Z Theater/Improv kids from New York; the movie has shades of Companion, but in a more indie, goofy way
Final Notes - Saw as an AMC Screen Unseen; Went in blind.
Direction - Pretty Bad: The direction on a macro scale is your typical indie rom-com, and it was very obvious this movie was made by some Gen Z improv/theater student living in New York; while it isn't the exact same movie, it has a similar vibe to Companion, but quirkier and worse; the direction on a micro scale is very Gen Z indie rom-com; the storytelling is pretty bland, as it is a quirky Gen Z way to tell a pretty simple story; tension is built pretty poorly because you don't really take the movie seriously in the more tense moments, and the score really ruins the mood
Story - Bad: The concept is honestly not really that good, as it is just really psychotic behavior; I have a feeling this movie tries to empathize with Gordon, but they really shouldn't, despite what Lerman's character did; This movie has vibes of Companion, but is more simple and generic; The plot structure is linear and kinda short because there really isn't that much plot to go through; Character writing is pretty surface level, what you would expect from an indie rom-com
Screenplay - Pretty Bad: The dialogue is very Indie Rom-Com, influenced by the Gen-Z New York Arts scene; the humor is pretty hit or miss, but ended up missing more times for me; the symbolism is there, but it is not a good message, although this movie does not really take itself seriously; the foreshadowing makes the movie incredibly predictable; I felt like I was in this movie's head the entire time as I was winning a tennis match 6-0, 6-0 as I could anticipate and predict its next move
Acting - Decent: Molly Gordon - Decent (Typical Gen-Z, New York theater/improv acting style that is quirky), Logan Lerman - Decent (Has some charisma and decent chemistry with Gordon; decently funny), Geraldine Viswanathan - Decent to Pretty Good (Plays the comedic relief friend pretty well and has decent chemistry with Gordon), John Reynolds - Decent (Comedic relief, pretty silly, and fun), Rest of the cast - Decent (The cast is very small, but the chemistry within the cast is decent)
Score - Pretty Bad: Made the movie feel cheap and tacky, which is sad because it is an indie movie
Soundtrack - Decent: Typical indie movie soundtrack
Cinematography - Decent: Typical Indie Rom-Com camerawork
Editing - Decent: Typical Indie Rom-Com editing
Production Design - Decent: Gave the movie Companion feels, but if it was indie and more of a rom-com
Pacing - Pacing is a little slow because there really isn't that much plot to go through
Climax - Climax does a lot, but it is not really executed well as it mitigated all the stakes set in this movie; I really was not a fan of how this ended because it made me feel like I wasted any time investing in this story
Tone - Tone is very much an Indie Rom-Com made by Gen Z Theater/Improv kids from New York; the movie has shades of Companion, but in a more indie, goofy way
Final Notes - Saw as an AMC Screen Unseen; Went in blind.
- cinemapersonified
- 8 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
Saw the trailers, read a couple of reviews. Was skeptical but have been a fan of Logan Lerman since "The Perks of Being a Wallflower".
Gotta say the trailers don't do it justice. It's painted as a goofy bondage situation. The film has more heart than is suggested by these trailers. Yes there's a bit of madcap comedy folded in, but at its heart it is about people figuring each other out.
Gotta say the trailers don't do it justice. It's painted as a goofy bondage situation. The film has more heart than is suggested by these trailers. Yes there's a bit of madcap comedy folded in, but at its heart it is about people figuring each other out.
Watched at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
I'm just going to say this, this movie sucks. It's unfortunate to say because it's clear that the filmmakers are wanting to create something fun and Logan Lerman and Molly Gordon both are doing their best. However by simply creating a modern-like version of Misery but with romance, drama, teen vibes, and absurd nature blended together to make a non-serious approach doesn't work. Rather, it becomes repetitive, annoying, and frustrating. Conventional frustrating character decisions and annoying forced absurd nature, it felt as if the filmmakers watched Jennifer's Body and somehow misunderstood the comedic purpose and tone, and decided to make a more messy absurd feature that comes off more edgy and forced, rather something brilliant.
To top it off with terrible characters and awful dialogue, it becomes more an aggravating experience. Many of the characters personalities feel like Hollywood cliches, the production designs are cheap, and the musical score was pretty overbearing. I do understand it's meant to be non-serious, but the issue is that the writing and poor approach doesn't really do justice. It comes off as sloppy and doesn't seem to have a real strong purpose.
Props for Lerman and Gordon for doing their best tho.
I'm just going to say this, this movie sucks. It's unfortunate to say because it's clear that the filmmakers are wanting to create something fun and Logan Lerman and Molly Gordon both are doing their best. However by simply creating a modern-like version of Misery but with romance, drama, teen vibes, and absurd nature blended together to make a non-serious approach doesn't work. Rather, it becomes repetitive, annoying, and frustrating. Conventional frustrating character decisions and annoying forced absurd nature, it felt as if the filmmakers watched Jennifer's Body and somehow misunderstood the comedic purpose and tone, and decided to make a more messy absurd feature that comes off more edgy and forced, rather something brilliant.
To top it off with terrible characters and awful dialogue, it becomes more an aggravating experience. Many of the characters personalities feel like Hollywood cliches, the production designs are cheap, and the musical score was pretty overbearing. I do understand it's meant to be non-serious, but the issue is that the writing and poor approach doesn't really do justice. It comes off as sloppy and doesn't seem to have a real strong purpose.
Props for Lerman and Gordon for doing their best tho.
I saw this film as an early review as it is to be released into theaters later this month.
I did see a preview prior to going and was very enthused to go.
I really tried to get into this film. I wanted a good laugh or even a good smile. Instead I found myself struggling to stay focused on what was on the screen.
So the film took a twist. I can work with that. But, if a film is unable to make me care about the characters then, it has failed somewhere in its creative process.
Does he get free, doesn't he get free? Is she or is she not able to convince him to change his mind?
I quietly left early. Truly not caring how it ended.
I did see a preview prior to going and was very enthused to go.
I really tried to get into this film. I wanted a good laugh or even a good smile. Instead I found myself struggling to stay focused on what was on the screen.
So the film took a twist. I can work with that. But, if a film is unable to make me care about the characters then, it has failed somewhere in its creative process.
Does he get free, doesn't he get free? Is she or is she not able to convince him to change his mind?
I quietly left early. Truly not caring how it ended.
- syllemmons
- 16 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक
Greetings again from the darkness. One of the benefits of watching so many movies each year is the exposure to various generations negotiating their way through a variety of genres. That 'benefit' can sometimes be painful, as in this latest from writer-director Sophie Brooks (THE BOY DOWNSTAIRS, 2017). Despite cringing at the trailer, I agreed to watch this because I'm a fan of the two lead actors.
Iris, played by the film's co-writer, Molly Gordon ("Animal Kingdom", SHIVA BABY, 2020) and Isaac, played by Logan Lerman ("Hunters", THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, 2012), are a couple heading to a rented farmhouse for a romantic weekend getaway. On the drive, each takes the appropriate part (Dolly and Kenny) as they harmonize to "Islands in the Stream". It's a typical rom-com moment for a (so-far) typical rom-com couple. An odd encounter at a roadside strawberry stand puts us on notice, without making anything too obvious. The farmhouse is quaint with a beautiful view ... a perfect setting for the couple to initiate intimacy on the sofa, in the pond, and even in bed.
After Isaac prepares a romantic dinner, including scallops, the two head upstairs to toy around with the actual toys hidden in the closet. Soon Isaac is cuffed to the metal frame bed and the two are arguing quite fiercely about the ground rules for their relationship. In fact, Isaac doesn't believe it's an actual relationship, while Iris argues that he made scallops, so things must be serious! This is where filmmaker Brooks takes a mighty swing, and some will say it's an absurd whiff, while others might view this as maximum creativity. Either way, it's a narrative risk that borders on preposterous.
Iris leaves Isaac cuffed to the bed and tries to bargain for time to convince him that they are the perfect couple and deserve a chance. The next development certainly makes defending the film even more difficult. Iris calls her friend Max (Geraldine Viswanathan, BLOCKERS, 2018) and her beau, Kenny (John Reynolds, "Search Party") to join her in this crime of captivity. When her friends agree to support Iris, soon a witch's spell is conjured in hopes of finding a way out of the crime that Kenny's obsession with "Law & Order" has detailed.
Personally, I prefer my rom-coms with a twist and a dose of dark comedy. I'm not sure what to call this or how to support the efforts. Isaac may not be a great communicator as a partner, and Iris may have some type of mental disorder, but the arrival of friends should have taken this down a different path. Kudos for attempting to salvage the ending, but mostly I would recommend caution when serving scallops for dinner.
Releasing on July 25, 2025.
Iris, played by the film's co-writer, Molly Gordon ("Animal Kingdom", SHIVA BABY, 2020) and Isaac, played by Logan Lerman ("Hunters", THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, 2012), are a couple heading to a rented farmhouse for a romantic weekend getaway. On the drive, each takes the appropriate part (Dolly and Kenny) as they harmonize to "Islands in the Stream". It's a typical rom-com moment for a (so-far) typical rom-com couple. An odd encounter at a roadside strawberry stand puts us on notice, without making anything too obvious. The farmhouse is quaint with a beautiful view ... a perfect setting for the couple to initiate intimacy on the sofa, in the pond, and even in bed.
After Isaac prepares a romantic dinner, including scallops, the two head upstairs to toy around with the actual toys hidden in the closet. Soon Isaac is cuffed to the metal frame bed and the two are arguing quite fiercely about the ground rules for their relationship. In fact, Isaac doesn't believe it's an actual relationship, while Iris argues that he made scallops, so things must be serious! This is where filmmaker Brooks takes a mighty swing, and some will say it's an absurd whiff, while others might view this as maximum creativity. Either way, it's a narrative risk that borders on preposterous.
Iris leaves Isaac cuffed to the bed and tries to bargain for time to convince him that they are the perfect couple and deserve a chance. The next development certainly makes defending the film even more difficult. Iris calls her friend Max (Geraldine Viswanathan, BLOCKERS, 2018) and her beau, Kenny (John Reynolds, "Search Party") to join her in this crime of captivity. When her friends agree to support Iris, soon a witch's spell is conjured in hopes of finding a way out of the crime that Kenny's obsession with "Law & Order" has detailed.
Personally, I prefer my rom-coms with a twist and a dose of dark comedy. I'm not sure what to call this or how to support the efforts. Isaac may not be a great communicator as a partner, and Iris may have some type of mental disorder, but the arrival of friends should have taken this down a different path. Kudos for attempting to salvage the ending, but mostly I would recommend caution when serving scallops for dinner.
Releasing on July 25, 2025.
- ferguson-6
- 23 जुल॰ 2025
- परमालिंक