Review of Happy Times (2000) by Fumio S — 29 Aug 2007

I was disappointed. Not as good as Zhang's previous films.

This review of Happy Times (2000) was written by Fumio S on 29 Aug 2007.

Happy Times has generally received positive reviews.

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By J K (1,547) on 11 Dec 2007

This is not one of my favorite.. but it's a sad movie .. good story line…

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By Julia S (209) on 02 Jul 2007

The times are not happy! Don't be fooled by tenderhearted comedy description on the box…

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By Jim S (927) on 12 Jun 2007

This is honestly one of the saddest movies of all time, probably the biggest tear jerker, you have to be a serial killer not to cry during this movie…

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By Dan O (462) on 18 Jan 2008

A kind of Chinese capitalist fairy tale, somewhat sinister/creepy (as all fairy tales should be), that quite sadly crashes into reality at…

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By Chris M (3,023) on 31 Mar 2008

I saw this movie on the IFC theater a long time ago…

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By Tony B (947) on 09 Nov 2007

Touching and funny at the same time, and horribly sad at the end…

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By Grant H (1,337) on 01 Mar 2009

Very sweet film. Yimou takes a break from the epics(hero) and im glad…

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By Toshi K (5) on 25 Jun 2007

I loved the ironic title. One of the saddest movies I've seen and a statement by Zhang about the new China…

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By R.c. K (155) on 09 Apr 2008

Zhang Yimou is far better known for films like House of Flying Daggers and Curse of the Golden Flower (or Raise the Red Lantern, if you run…

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By Omar A (385) on 27 Jun 2014

Muy linda historia, simple y divertida. Super recomendada…

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