“Oh, Hi!” follows Iris and Isaac as their first romantic getaway goes horribly wrong. 

Chaotic Energy in a Compact Package

There’s a little bit of everything in “Oh, Hi!” – romance, drama, comedy, thriller and horror. There’s even one of the best jump scares of the year. But this mixture of ideas doesn’t automatically mean it’s interesting. 

The film takes a wild, kitchen-sink approach. And while it’s often entertaining, it’s just as often exhausting.

“Oh, Hi!” provides a dramatic look at the complexities of modern dating. Its 95-minute runtime moves at a breakneck pace, throwing a constant stream of over-the-top scenarios at viewers. If you can turn your brain off, it makes for a fun experiment. If not, it may feel like a headache waiting to happen.

Taking place in a single location, the film eventually starts to run out of gas. As it stretches toward feature-length, it begins recycling itself. New elements get tossed in to keep things fresh, but many of them fall flat. This might have worked better as a short – or at least an even tighter film.

Hit-or-Miss Humor

There are laughs to be found, especially early on. But the more extreme the story gets, the less consistent the comedy becomes. When the movie leans into its chaos, it’s sometimes brilliant. Other times, it drags. The rollercoaster nature of it all makes it hard to settle into a rhythm.

Despite that, the film sticks the landing. All of the chaos builds toward something that feels intentional and surprisingly touching. It has something real to say about love and relationships – and somehow, it gets there by the end.

Carried By Chemistry

A big reason it works is the cast. Molly Gordon (Iris) and Logan Lerman (Isaac) are electric together. Their chemistry is undeniable and gives the film an emotional center, even when the story spirals. John Reynolds (Kenny) and Geraldine Viswanathan (Max) add just the right touch of comedic chaos.

Even as the plot grows more outlandish, the characters remain grounded. Through clever flashbacks and sharp dialogue, the film manages to show their growth.

“Oh, Hi!” often threatens to fall apart under the weight of its tone shifts and erratic structure. But thanks to a strong cast and a final act that delivers, it manages to say something meaningful. The result is a mess – but an oddly sincere one.

Rating: 2.5 out of 5