Review of Happy Here and Now (2002) by Cj C — 07 Mar 2009

This pre-Katrina New Orleans film is gorgeously shot, very nicely acted, and, for the most part, is diverting. The fact that it is a David Lynch/Jim Jarmusch hybrid (with perhaps a little Wim Wenders thrown in) actually works in its favor.

The final reel, though, is frenetic and narratively unsatisfying and, overall, there are numerous opportunities for greatness that just don't pay off. Still, worth a look for the amazing N'awleans locales, incredible soundtrack, and the final (and possibly first?) film appearance of the late Ernie K.

Doe!