Review of Happy Endings (2014) by Dano: The Preposterous Bard — 26 Jul 2008

A few funny moments can't save this dark and dismal comedy...

This review of Happy Endings (2014) was written by Dano: The Preposterous Bard on 26 Jul 2008.

Happy Endings has generally received positive reviews.

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