Review of Happy Endings (2014) by Brian W — 05 Sep 2008

Odd independent movie .... with many plot turns...

This review of Happy Endings (2014) was written by Brian W on 05 Sep 2008.

Happy Endings has generally received positive reviews.

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I think this movie had some potential, but just didn't deliver. It reminded me of a really bad Woody Allen movie…

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By Jim R (313) on 13 Oct 2009

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C'ho messo un po' a capire se mi fosse piaciuto o no, e in effetti si, mi è piaciuto. E Maggie Gyllenhaal che canta.. brividi <3…

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