Review of Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) by Mark B — 25 Sep 2015

Simon Pegg is wonderful. This movie is not.

This review of Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) was written by Mark B on 25 Sep 2015.

Hector and the Search for Happiness has generally received positive reviews.

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By Britney C (9) on 18 Mar 2016

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