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Some movies are bound to be forgotten quickly, but are simply too … nice … to be dismissed. Such movies are a pleasant enough way to while away an hour and a half, usually not because of a fresh plot, funny situations, or even fascinating characters, but rather because of a winning performer given plenty of room to play. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Sally Field in “Hello, My Name Is Doris.”

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