Solemplex To me, this movie is perfection.
VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.
Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated
Livestonth I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible
rehams 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.
longtimedead666 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.
bscoleman 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.
plurality-1 I mostly enjoyed the brief series Hello Ladies, but by the final episode or so the one-note nature of the humor was wearing thin. Unfortunately the movie is just an elongated version of the series without enough meat on the bones (plot, character) to justify its length. About 1/3 is funny (if you liked the series's humor) and the rest is rather dull, i.e., just like real life. Highlight: an extended bit with Nicole Kidman playing herself. Unimaginative fairy tale ending for all concerned (well, maybe not so much for Stuart's assistant). The fellow in the wheelchair who stole one of the episodes with the funniest disabled character ever is hardly used at all here. And for somebody who is not impressed by so-called super-models I was bowled over by the "Russian" lady. Five stars for some laughs.