Mitchell Beaupre Awards Radar Sep 22, 2022 2.5/4

While seeing all of these comedic actors on a cast list might give you the impression of this being a straightforward comedy, the filmmaker rides this fascinating line between comedy, thriller, and domestic drama that makes it impossible to categorize.

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Steven Warner In Review Online Jun 6, 2021

With Happily, Grabinski proves that, even in his debut, he is already a master of tone and a serious filmmaker to follow.

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Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Jun 4, 2021 4/5

For my two cents, Happily works by deconstructing our expectations of what a comedy/thriller/love story should be, more so because it asks to be mulled over, to be considered, to thought upon instead of forgotten as soon as the story ends.

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Alan Ng Film Threat Apr 19, 2021

It's as if the fun was all in writing the first act, and then filmmakers couldn't stick the landing.

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Aaron Neuwirth We Live Entertainment Apr 14, 2021 6/10

Happily explores some interesting territory about relationships while adding on the tension of friendships that are not what they seem.

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Asher Luberto The Playlist Apr 2, 2021 B-

The film is for those of us who get as much pleasure out of a steamy, rock-the-bed romance as we do watching a businessman get murdered with a wooden block. It's for those of us who want something different.

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Frank Wilkins Reel Reviews Apr 2, 2021 3/5

Though you may come out scratching your head, the ride is totally worth it.

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John Serba Decider Apr 2, 2021

Enjoyable and provocative as Happily can be, it just doesn't execute the premise effectively.

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Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Apr 1, 2021 C

A stylish but uneasy hybrid of comedy and drama that ends in frustrating ambiguity.

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Tara McNamara Common Sense Media Mar 29, 2021 2/5

Writer-director BenDavid Grabinski takes what's a snarky aside between some old married couples and tries, unsuccessfully, to turn it into a 90-minute comedy.

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Matt Conway Battle Royale With Cheese Mar 27, 2021

Grabinski deserves praise for his thoughtful blend of pitch-black comedy and high-concept storytelling.

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Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review Mar 26, 2021 3/4

[A] joyfully oddball work about friends who aren't your friends and the price one young couple must pay for always being happy.

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Grant Hermanns ComingSoon.net Mar 25, 2021 9/10

Shows a remarkable sense of balance in its multiple tones thanks to a stellar ensemble cast delivers a timely, insightful and beautifully shot pic.

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Jocelyn Noveck Associated Press Mar 25, 2021 2/4

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.

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David Ehrlich IndieWire Mar 25, 2021 B

"Happily" is eager for your attention, but secure enough in its own identity not to require your approval.

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Norman Wilner NOW Toronto Mar 23, 2021 4/5

Happily may not be for everyone, but I liked it an awful lot. Give it a chance.

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Allen Adams The Maine Edge Mar 23, 2021 3.5/5

Happily is an uneven film, one whose seams show more clearly the closer you examine it - a movie made up of quality parts that never quite fit together properly, though the sum of those parts is still worth experiencing.

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Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) Mar 22, 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed this very bizarre little movie.

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Lael Loewenstein FilmWeek (LAist) Mar 22, 2021

Seems much more accomplished than a debut film. I really liked it.

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Pete Hammond Deadline Hollywood Daily Mar 22, 2021

Happily might have been more effective if it actually was the length of a half-hour Twilight Zone episode, but it is a whole lot of fun even with some flaws that keep it from true brilliance.

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