Review of Happy Endings (2014) by Michael A — 27 Oct 2009

A beautifully photographed and deftly navigated web of top-flight performances - between this and THE OPPOSITE OF SEX, i'm prepared to call don roos a master of his form.

This review of Happy Endings (2014) was written by Michael A on 27 Oct 2009.

Happy Endings has generally received positive reviews.

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By Steve M (1,420) on 17 Jun 2009

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