Review of Happy Times (2000) by Arthur Lazere for culturevulture.net — 24 Apr 2002

Zhang demonstrates a felicitous touch in this lighter, comedic mode.

This review of Happy Times (2000) was written by Arthur Lazere and published by culturevulture.net on 24 Apr 2002.

Happy Times has generally received positive reviews.

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By Fumio S (8) on 29 Aug 2007

I was disappointed. Not as good as Zhang's previous films…

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By Lou D (29) on 16 Jul 2007

This movie is odd but touching and pretty funny…

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By Meagunn H (24) on 02 Jun 2008

Uncomfortable comedy and touching relationships…

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By Jim S (927) on 12 Jun 2007

This is honestly one of the saddest movies of all time, probably the biggest tear jerker, you have to be a serial killer not to cry during this movie…

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By Lina L (23) on 09 Jun 2007

My only complaint is that there aren't enough aerial sword fights…

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By J K (1,547) on 11 Dec 2007

This is not one of my favorite.. but it's a sad movie .. good story line…

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By R.c. K (155) on 09 Apr 2008

Zhang Yimou is far better known for films like House of Flying Daggers and Curse of the Golden Flower (or Raise the Red Lantern, if you run…

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By Anders C (8) on 21 Jun 2008

Somewhat in line with Goodbye, Lenin and also some reminiscent of La vita e bella…

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By Gina V (48) on 14 Nov 2007

I adored this movie. Yimou's a brilliant director and I prefer his stories like this over his martial arts ones…

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By Kieran T (255) on 20 Apr 2009

WOW. Zhang Yimou is a God. Roger Ebert is a Cunt…

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