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I really enjoyed the Show, & being familiar with Merchants work, i felt it was a very good effort all round. The cancellation of shows can sometimes be annoying, but with Hello Ladies, a TV movie to round things off, should maybe show other cancelled shows how to give a little bit of "payback" to people who spent time watching their show.

The film is nothing groundbreaking, but it is certainly entertaining & well worth just over an hour of anyones time. A good effort from all the cast, a pretty safe but steady plot, overall i scored this 7 !! Merchant did a great job with the series & a good job with the film.

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I'm so glad we got a wrap up to the series. I wish there was another season or two but the movie was really good! A few laughs, even some tears.

Stephen Merchant is great!

So i haven't watched the series (yep i'm downloading the series) but i was caught up the story and to comedy bits so fast, and if i might say,, this is one of the few movies or TV movies that is a pure original comedy. written and directed by Stephen Merchant ,, i mean come one !! .. he's so damn hilarious and freaking talented ,, i think his show should have been given a chance but HBO wants what HBO wants,, and at least they've made a movie,, the Nicole Kidman scene is really nice :D and in one of the final scenes it went a bit sad and emotional i really felt for "Stuart" but things went back up again.

The cast here is amazingly picked,, they're all so funny, Stephen Merchant himself bravo, Nate Torrence, Kyle Mooney and Ryan Hansen gosh they're all have some scene where you can't hold your laugh.

overall,, i really loved it ,, and waiting for the series download to be done ;)

I don't understand why it was cancelled, it was a fun easy watch. Not the funniest show ever but definitely some giggles. The acting was good and the story was cute. I wish we had more of his assistant he was hilarious.

I even shed a couple of tears! I would have loved another season or 2.

I have to say that I loved the series Hello Ladies and I was extremely disappointed when it ended. I simply wanted more. So when the "Hello Ladies: The Movie aired I could not wait to watch it. I have now seen it 3 times and will probably want it again. I couldn't help but cheer for Stuart and loved the ending. Now the movie makes be want to see the series to come back! I just think that the movie and series were very well written and the story lines interesting and at times thought provoking. The episodes have dealt with issues such as racism, vanity, arrogance, love, and friendship. Hello Ladies became one of the highlights of my week, at least for the seven weeks that it ran. Yes I enjoyed the movie and am glad that HBO decided to create, but I still want more.

Such is the brilliance of Mr. Merchant, that I would watch absolutely anything with his name attached!

Hello Ladies is one of the funniest... and cringiest series ever on HBO and... ITS A CRIME THAT WE NEVER HAD A 2ND SERIES.!

The movie is more of the same hilarious stuff.

Not to be missed!

The series was so good, so well written characters and we had the time to understand them all. Here it is just another ordinary tale that says it all in the premise itself. There's absolutely nothing in this film. The story is cliché and typical, the characters are also very meh. I watched the film as soon as I binge watched the 8 episodes. Those 8 episodes were wonderful.

Hello Ladies (the series) was a show I really enjoyed.

The movie is far less bro-ish/lad-ish, which you will either like or dislike. I really liked the focus on pick up culture in the original series, but also felt the ending of season 1 was sappy for that reason and out of character.

On the other hand, this installment is more balanced, with more likeable characters. What it lacks in dry brutal commentary, it makes up for with a more coherent story. It still has a lot of delightful cringy comedy, but less toe-curlingly bad Gervais-esque humor.

Overall a fun experience, I'd recommend to both fans of the original series and those looking for a romantic comedy.

Stephen Merchant should never ever be allowed to make another film....ever. I need a refund on the last 86 minutes of my life plus compensation because you can't unsee stuff. The most awful pile of dross I've ever seen, and I've seen everything Hugh Grant has been in!! If You decide to watch be prepared to have your opinion that Mr Merchant is funny, altered. Stick to the stand up or being Ricky Gervais straight man. awful plot, wooden acting, unbelievable ending, bad script, please don't, just don't, use any of your precious time on this planet watching this. I'm off to watch Cuban Fury because I'm a glutton for punishment!

One of my favourite comedy shows of the past several years, I do not understand how it got so ignored. It does feel like Steven Merchant is basically playing himself, he has such amazing chemistry with his geeky friends and Christine Woods. I just find it very believable and love all the subtleties in the acting, just such a depth in it that you do not usually get.

I just adore this program, I know people are turned off by Steven Merchant's character but most people are like him. This isn't a fairy tale show of perfect characters, there is no black and white here, Steven Merchant plays a mostly likable grey character. Ultimately maybe that is why people cannot connect with him, I just find it makes his relationship with Jessica so much more believable. Speak of Jessica, Christine Woods is AMAZING! she is a natural Actress, can pull off the most subtle of acting and have it be so powerful... I believed her in every scene.

I really wish they did one more series and a special, I think that would be perfect.

I like Stephen Merchant and shall always be grateful for the Office , this movie is a good attempt he's funny and witty carries it off well, but some of the idiotic reviews below are ridiclous 9/10 please have they never seen Casablanca.

Normally a film version of a series is a kiss of death but not here. This is hilarious its like Steve Merchant saved the best till last I can watch it over and over again

The movie adaptation of the TV show of the same name, is a comedic romp that follows the misadventures of Stuart Pritchard, a hapless British expat navigating the treacherous waters of the Los Angeles dating scene. Directed by Stephen Merchant, who also stars as the socially awkward protagonist, the film delivers plenty of laughs alongside a heartfelt exploration of loneliness, friendship, and the pursuit of love in the modern age.

Central to Stuart's journey are his relationships with his two best friends, Wade (Nate Torrence) and Kives (Kevin Weisman). Wade, a lovable oaf with a heart of gold, serves as Stuart's loyal sidekick, providing comic relief and moral support in equal measure. Kives, on the other hand, is a neurotic germaphobe whose eccentricities often lead to hilariously awkward encounters. Together, the trio navigates the highs and lows of single life in Los Angeles, offering each other support and camaraderie in the face of romantic adversity.

While "Hello Ladies" mines plenty of humor from Stuart's dating escapades, it also offers moments of genuine warmth and introspection. As Stuart grapples with his own insecurities and learns to embrace his authentic self, the film explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth. Whether he's navigating the complexities of modern romance or grappling with his own shortcomings, Stuart's journey is ultimately one of self-acceptance and resilience.

Visually, "Hello Ladies" captures the sun-drenched glamour of Los Angeles while also poking fun at its superficiality and absurdities. From lavish Hollywood parties to seedy dive bars, the film presents a vibrant and eclectic portrait of the city's social landscape. Stylistically, Merchant infuses the film with his signature wit and irreverence, creating a quirky aesthetic that perfectly complements the offbeat humor of the script.