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Happy End
Happy End

Happy End

August 19, 2009
2h 10m
Drama
Science Fiction
Comedy
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
55/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

Robinson, appropriately named as we will soon discover, is on vacation in Biarritz with his wife. What follows is the story behind the loss of his arm, a story that becomes increasingly bizarre and eventually apocalyptic, leading us down a narrative path of labyrinthine complexity. The resulting film is an extraordinary feat of imagination and daring, set against the backdrop of a world on the verge of destruction.

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Details

Director
Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu
Cast
Mathieu Amalric, Catherine Frot, Sergi López, Karin Viard, Omahyra Mota, Clotilde Hesme, Sabine Azéma, Pierre Pellet, Serge Bozon, Jacques Nolot
Release Date
August 19, 2009
Production
Mallerich Films, Soudaine Compagnie, Arena Films, France 2 Cinéma, Filmagic Pictures, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Canal+, Wild Bunch

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
Fi
FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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