We’re in a fun season for films. While the blockbuster-of-the week dominates at the Box Office, there are plenty of other options if you crave something a little different. One of those options in Oh, Hi!, a new comedy from Molly Gordon and Sophie Brooks.

The ladies co-wrote the film, with Brooks directing and Gordon taking the starring role. No matter what you think you might be in for based on the trailer, this quickly turns into something else. And yet, it remains delightful in a crazy and endearing sort of way.

The film follows Iris (Gordon) and Isaac (Logan Lerman) on a weekend getaway. The couple seem to enjoy being together and they are stopping along the way to engage in a variety of couple things. Once on site, it’s clear they have a spark. This seems to be a simple, romantic getaway.

But eventually, Iris discovers she and Isaac aren’t on the same page when it comes to their relationship and the future. Determined to change that, or at least give it a real shot, she makes a decision. It locks her into a certain path that spirals away from her quickly.

When her friend, Max (Geraldine Viswanathan), arrives to offer support they quickly go into problem-solving mode. The same goes for Max’s boyfriend Kenny (Josh Reynolds), who is at first shocked by what he finds but quickly joins the ladies in trying to come up with a solution.

If that all sounds cryptic, it is. There is a twist involving the plot of this film that I won’t ruin here. Suffice to say, how you feel about the twist and the mayhem that ensues, will likely govern how you feel about the film. If it works for you, so will the fun of these performances. If not, this might be a miss.

Brooks and Gordon walk a fine line in the story and the crafting of this film. It relies heavily on Gordon’s Iris being so endearing you can’t help but root for her to succeed. That was the case for me. She was a delight on screen that really lifted this wacky story into something oddly compelling. But it’s a credit to the ensemble, too.

I’ve long enjoyed the comedy stylings of Viswanathan, who plays a wild character here. She seems to be having fun in the part and that pops off screen. The same is true of Reynolds, who has some amazing moments opposite Lerman. Lerman has to, mostly, play the straight man here, and does well enough.

This is a weird film that has a bit of an open-ended final act. That didn’t bother me as I enjoyed the ride for what it was and appreciate a bit of counter-programming the blockbusters of summer. If you’re looking for an off-beat comedy, this is for you.

Oh, Hi! opens nationwide on Friday, July 25.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.