See it at the Movies

HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS

with Joyce & Don Fowler
Posted 3/25/16

* * * *

(Delightful poignant comedy)

“Hello, Our names are Don and Joyce, and we love you, we really love you, Sally Field.”

From The Flying Nun through Norma Rae to the wacky, wonderful …

This item is available in full to subscribers.

Please log in to continue

E-mail
Password
Log in
See it at the Movies

HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS

Posted

* * * *

(Delightful poignant comedy)

“Hello, Our names are Don and Joyce, and we love you, we really love you, Sally Field.”

From The Flying Nun through Norma Rae to the wacky, wonderful Doris in your latest film, “Hello, My Name is Doris,” we do love your acting skills.

Get over to the Avon to see this delightful independent film about a lonely aging woman who is lost when the mother she has given her life taking care of passes away.

Doris remains in the house, where both mother and daughter have become hoarders. Brother and sister-in-law have hired a professional to counsel her in ridding herself of years of hoarding plastic containers, old magazines and one ski.

Doris works in a dull job at a New York City ad agency, where she commutes every day from Staten Island. When a new, young art director (Max Greenfield) is hired, she becomes infatuated with him, mistakes his friendliness for romantic interest, daydreams about their relationship, befriends him and his hip friends, and even stalks him.

While the film has its poignant moments, there are many laugh-out-loud moments, as the clever writers have put Doris in a number of very funny situations.

Field is terrific in her portrayal of an aging woman who finally decides that she wants more out of life. Her mannerisms, dress, two pairs of glasses, and hairdo make you laugh without her saying a word.

There’s a nice, believable little ending to a wonderfully little film, which received applause from the Avon crowd. If Field could have heard it, she certainly would have said, “You love me; you really love me.”

Rated R because of some profanity. Don’t let that stop you.

Comments

No comments on this item Please log in to comment by clicking here