Review of Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) by Nick A — 16 Aug 2014

A beautiful story on the nature of happiness. It will make you come out with a renewed view on life.

This review of Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) was written by Nick A on 16 Aug 2014.

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

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All the sad critics that can't handle the joy of this movie (schmaltz? Sorry it's not cynical enough for you...) can suck an egg…

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