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6.3/10
Senior Film Conservator
A definitive 6.3/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. Hello, Sister! remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.
If you like movies that feel like they were stitched together from three different scripts in the dark, you might find something here. It’s definitely not for people who need their plots to make sense or their characters to act like actual humans.
If you are looking for something smooth like Show Girl in Hollywood, you are going to be frustrated. This one is a bit of a train wreck, but at least the train is moving fast.
The whole thing kicks off with Peggy and Millie just walking around. It’s that classic 1930s vibe where people seem to exist only to bump into each other on the sidewalk. Jimmy and Mac show up, and—surprise—everyone is suddenly in love.
The chemistry is weird. It’s like they were told to act romantic but forgot how people actually talk to each other. It reminded me a bit of the awkward pacing in Stepping Out.
So, the baby news hits. Jimmy’s reaction? He just decides she’s full of it. It’s a tough watch because he’s so stubborn it hurts. You just want to reach through the screen and shake him.
The way he looks at her when she tells him… it’s cold, man. Really cold. The movie doesn't bother to soften his edges at all, which is either bold or just lazy writing. Probably both.
There’s a strange energy to this one. It’s not as polished as Broadway Jones, and it feels like it’s constantly fighting its own premise. Sometimes it works! Sometimes it’s just noisy.
The script has about seven different writers listed. That explains a lot. You can feel the tug-of-war in every scene. It’s a chaotic mess, but I’ve seen way worse from this era.
Don't go in expecting a masterpiece. Just take it for what it is—a weird, slightly broken piece of history. 🎞️