'Hot Mess' is a lo-fi, rooted-in-realism affair, and it mines the honesty of its characters in such a way that it produces both robust comedy and genuine, emotionally dramatic moments. It's one of the most original, spot-on, no-steps-missed Aussie comedies in recent memory. I imagine most people will fall for its endearing mixture of awkwardness, oversharing and eyebrow-raising sex talk.
- Jake W...
