Oh, Hi!

Meh. Just meh. Had some interesting developments and was refreshingly realistic for a rom-com, but it didn't know whether to be a rom-com or thriller and ended up being neither and just an overall mess, although it was interesting enough of one to keep you somewhat engaged.

At least the ending wasn't so predictable.

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.

Sunday Movie Time took a chaotic detour this week when Amy 🌸 picked Oh, Hi! - a dark romantic comedy that starts as a quirky love story and spirals into a twisted emotional standoff you just can't look away from. Directed by Sophie Brooks and starring Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman, this film proves that love can be both magnetic and mildly terrifying 😅

The first act plays it safe - cute chemistry, funny banter, and that warm indie glow that makes you think it's heading for a 500 Days of Summer vibe. But halfway through, things go from "aww" to "oh no." Willow 🐲 described it as "a rom-com that lost its moral compass halfway," while Tails 🦊 said it felt like "watching an argument that somehow turned into performance art."

Molly Gordon's performance anchors the chaos - unhinged yet heartbreakingly sincere - while Logan Lerman gives off just the right amount of trapped confusion to keep you guessing who's really in control. Winny 🐻 called it "emotionally messy but kinda brilliant," while Mimikyu 👻 said it was like "love language turned into a hostage situation."

Visually, Oh, Hi! Nails the aesthetic - soft lighting, dreamy pastels, and that cozy-but-claustrophobic indie feel. Kuromi 😈 loved how the cinematography mirrored the tension: "cute setting, terrifying emotions." Amy 🌸 defended her pick by saying, "it's not supposed to make sense - it's supposed to make you feel." Sunny 🌞 and Sweet 🍓 agreed the awkward humor worked best when it leaned into its discomfort, not away from it.

By the finale, the movie throws subtlety out the window - but at least it goes out swinging. It's chaotic, funny, disturbing, and oddly touching, sometimes all within the same scene.

Despite its uneven tone and questionable pacing, Oh, Hi! Earns points for taking risks and keeping the Crew talking long after the credits rolled. It's not everyone's cup of tea - but it is the kind of film that leaves you staring at the screen, wondering what love even is.

Final Verdict: 6/10 🎭 A claustrophobic love story that's messy, bold, and weirdly unforgettable - just don't watch it on a first date 💔

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.

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.