Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015)
Rated R
Starring Sally Field, Max Greenfield, Tyne Daly, Stephen Root, Peter Gallagher,
Directed by Michael Showalter
The Story:
Doris (Field) attends a self-help seminar where Willy Williams (Gallagher) instills in her a confidence that she's never had before. Doris begins to make some changes in her life, all in an effort to possibly woo a new co-worker (Greenfield) who is half..maybe...her age.
So far, it seems to be quirky romance week here at Review Central.
Following up on yesterday's Mr. Right, comes a triumphant tour de force for Sally Field as Doris, the best role she's had in ages.
It's funny, sad, heartwarming and heartbreaking, but it's never dull.
These are characters that may very well exist in the real world, yet have been given a tweak here and there to up their quirkiness.
Believable, but never overblown, Doris will suck you up right into her world, and you'll find yourself excited for her one moment, and cringing with (or for) her the next.
Never once do you expect the relationship to work, yet deep down, you're totally pulling for her to make it work.
It's a terrific cast and a genuinely heartfelt dramedy.
Final Grade: Solid B
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