Happily
| Release Date: March 19, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
58
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
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7
Mixed:
5
Negative:
2
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60
Film ThreatAlan NgApr 22, 2021
The only reason to see this film is if you’re a fan of any of the actors. Everyone is good, but ultimately, the story will let you down. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckMar 18, 2021
Ultimately, Happily seems to bite off more than it can chew, proving more successful in its insightful exploration of relationship dynamics than its bizarre storyline. That few of its narrative mysteries are resolved is obviously meant to be purposefully ambiguous, but the results are finally more frustrating than intriguing. Read full review
60
The New York TimesGlenn KennyMar 18, 2021
Grabinski has both wit and energy, and these qualities, along with a game cast, help keep “Happily” afloat for far longer than most made-in-L.A. dark domestic comedies. But the movie wants to do too many things, and grows diffuse. Read full review
50
RogerEbert.comChristy LemireMar 19, 2021
There’s a surreal, dreamlike quality throughout, with bursts of violence and bad behavior. But while Grabinski certainly deserves credit for his ambition, the juggling act he’s attempting gets away from him, and Happily ultimately ends up being more frustrating than dazzling. Read full review
50
The Associated PressJocelyn NoveckMar 19, 2021
Without spoiling any secrets, the film progresses in horror-film mode before, in its third act, tying things up in a somewhat clever, unexpected way. By then, though, you may have given up on this group. Read full review
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