Oh, Hi!

Sophie Brook’s new film is a smart romantic comedy that will seep into your brain and keep you guessing throughout.

Iris (Molly Gordon) and Isaac (Logan Lerman) have a refreshing chemistry that kicks you right into gear with their relationship. Starting off as a weekend getaway movie, you can only speculate that this will turn into something more sinister. Not only does the speculation last the entire runtime, it lasts the ENTIRE runtime… That might be my only major complaint about the movie, well, and Lerman’s restrained performance. The speculation is tons of fun but can be super disappointing when it doesn’t fully lead to the climax you were hoping for. But, if you look at this movie from a different point of view, it was always about the ride.

Gordon in this movie is scary good, and her performance is one of the best of the year. She’s unhinged in the best ways which makes it feel beyond realistic. There’s a look in her eyes where she knows she’s stolen the show from the inside and out. Playing off of what Lerman has to do really showcases her obsessive strengths. Special shootouts to David Cross and John Reynolds for making an impact in their own ways. 

This being a romantic comedy with a “twist” aspect put it in the discussion with movies like Barbarian and Fresh. I was thoroughly impressed with the way it danced around the complications of relationships and their opposing perspectives. It doesn’t waste time showing how they feel about each other with each changing moment. The unknown keeps it interesting, and you notice fine details about characters and can really feel the innocence in the air.

Oh, Hi! is edited and shot with professionalism; it’s steamy and hilarious (as long as you don’t have PTSD about your exes). It’s an attractive movie with the best soundtrack of the year. A perfect date night film for anyone at any point in their relationship.

7/10