Review of Happenstance (2000) by Alexander C — 27 Aug 2012

One of those storys where everything is connected by random events, its quite well done and truly shows how life can be quite random.

This review of Happenstance (2000) was written by Alexander C on 27 Aug 2012.

Happenstance has generally received positive reviews.

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By Matthew M (2,213) on 06 Dec 2009

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By Nikki A (83) on 29 Jan 2008

Read the synopsis and there will be no need to see the movie. trying too hard to evoke charm. bored me…

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By Stacy S (414) on 10 Jun 2010

Cute movie about love, fate, and coincidence. Audrey Tautou is a great actress, I just wish there was more of her in this film…

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By Kaija S (4) on 14 Mar 2008

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Incredible movie, probably one of the more thought-provoking that I've seen. I definitely want to see more by this director…

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