Review of Happy, Texas (1999) by Tracy F — 02 Aug 2009

There were some cute moments but overall this was just too hokey.

This review of Happy, Texas (1999) was written by Tracy F on 02 Aug 2009.

Happy, Texas has generally received positive reviews.

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Overall it wasent very funny. It had few funny scenes but it wasent many. The acting was ok but only William H Macy did a fine job…

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By Jack Mathews (1,044) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 20 Apr 2017

The performances are first-rate, with the always inventive Macy a standout as the hopeful, tormented Chappy, and Zahn a scream as the lovably…

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By Ernest Hardy (466) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 04 Mar 2015

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By Lisa Schwarzbaum (1,672) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 17 Dec 2013

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By Kok Hoong F (82) on 02 Sep 2012

Viewed on 31/7/04 (Sat) Bought the VCD some time back. The quality of the movie is so bad and heavily censored. I sold it away eventually…

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By Matt F (954) on 02 Dec 2012

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By Bill Mclochlin (4) for TNT RoughCut (165) on 31 Mar 2009

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