What is it about?
A woman moves back in with her parents following a shocking divorce. An unlikely affair with a younger guy revives her life and perspective on marriage.
Who is in it?
Melanie Lynskey - Amy
Christopher Abbott - Jeremy
Blythe Danner - Ruth
Favorite Scene:
Amy's dad, who is often much easier on her than her mom, comes to her bedside and gives her some money. She refuses, then he insists. She then asks, "whose happiness are you buying?"
Favorite Quote:
Where the f** is 'bottom'? Where the motherf***ing f*** is motherf***ing 'bottom'?
Review:
Hello, I Must Be Going was an interesting watch. I've always found Melanie Lynskey to be an intriguing actor, and her role in this was just that.
What makes this film so interesting is that, going into the film, you believed this would be a film documenting Amy's journey from recent divorcee into...well, wherever it is she goes. The beauty of this film is that Amy's journey was just a public portrayal and reflection of marriages - specifically, relationships, stuck in without growth. And often, there is no clear "good" or "bad" person in that relationship, or "reason" for it.
A hidden gem in this film is Blythe Danner in her role as Amy's mom, Ruth.
A random find, but it was worth it.
Grade: 2.5/5