Hello There (1995 TV Short) User Reviews

Short and simple commentary on modern life

[Benjamin_Philipp · 8/10 · 21 August 2016]

With the simple use of tape recorders, Louis C.K. manages to paint an intriguing picture that reveals notions of estrangement and automatic patterns that we may experience all too often on our daily lives.

The short but well executed production manages to bring the point across with quite little effort: The concept is efficient and the execution does it justice.

With original music and a choice of black and white film/equipment, an interesting atmosphere is created, painting a picture of the future through the lens of the past.

One of the more accessible short films of C.K., delivering a short, enjoyable experience.

Great for what it is

[carsonpayne-66437 · 8/10 · 5 October 2022]

I imagine Louis C. K. sitting around being annoyed about how the world feels like a tired repetitive mess and thinking to himself, it's like everyone is speaking out of a tape recorder...BOOM! And the idea was birthed and this short film perfectly depicts what the monotone world of corporate America can be like. Nobody needed a two hour feature length film like this but I most defineltly feel that this short is a needed social commentary wrapped up in its little 5 minute run time.

Great job Louis and I think that it should be a staple for every film class that needs to talk about nonconventional film.