US EditionOh, Hi! Tries to Say Something About Modern Dating, But Chooses Safety Over a Safe Word
UPSTATE NEW YORK, JUL 23 – The film portrays a weekend of conflicting expectations about exclusivity and commitment, highlighting modern dating anxieties with Molly Gordon co-writing and starring.
- On Friday, July 25, Oh, Hi! opens at select theaters, introducing its bed-chaining premise.
- Amid the pandemic, Gordon and Brooks wrote together, sharing story credit and recovering from breakups in their childhood bedrooms.
- During their weekend getaway, Iris handcuffs Isaac, leading to a twelve-hour persuasion session and a call to Max.
- As tensions mount, Isaac begins empathizing and accepting his captivity, as Brooks grounds the absurd premise in sincerity, leading to a character transformation.
- Ultimately, the film resonates by highlighting Gen Z dating anxieties, offering humor and recognition, underscoring its cultural impact.
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‘Oh, Hi!’ incisive, insightful and funny look at modern dating
Dip a toe into any contemporary cultural anthropology, and it’s clear that the current state of dating (mostly for heterosexual people) is a mess. Men won’t commit, women’s standards are too high, dating apps are toxic, and no one is having any sex, according to the data. It’s not looking good, but maybe all we need is some honesty, some catharsis and some forced vulnerability, by any means necessary. Writer/director Sophie Brooks imagines such …
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