Review of Happy Times (2014) by Fumio S — 29 Aug 2007

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

This review of Happy Times (2014) was written by Fumio S on 29 Aug 2007.

Happy Times has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lou D (29) on 16 Jul 2007

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By Shaz A (19) on 26 Oct 2007

This movie was fantastic..wonderful endearing chararcters you will fall in love with…

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By Michael G (2,333) on 04 May 2009

Not as funny as I thought it was gonna be. As the movie goes on and the plot snowballs into a bigger and bigger mess it gets better…

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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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By Kieran T (255) on 20 Apr 2009

WOW. Zhang Yimou is a God. Roger Ebert is a Cunt…

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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 Amr M (65) on 10 Jun 2010

Absolutely wonderful bittersweet drama from Zhang…

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By Michelle W (672) on 19 Sep 2007

Wonderful and touching movie, full of tenderness and humour that at the same time reflects the depressive China we won't see at the Olympic Games…

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By Luigina C (2) on 27 Mar 2008

A minor Yimou movie with some funny and sweet moments. Enjoyable…

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