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Happy Ending

Movie
100 min
Korean

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: D.J. CarusoGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, working as a caterer, finds herself entangled in a dangerous relationship with a married man. As their affair intensifies, she becomes increasingly obsessed and starts to believe that she can manipulate him into leaving his wife for her. Her obsession leads her down a dark path filled with manipulation, deceit, and ultimately, a desperate attempt to secure her own version of a 'happy ending'.

Critical Reception

Happy Ending was a direct-to-video release that garnered mixed to negative reviews. It was often criticized for its predictable plot and uninspired execution, though some viewers found it to be a passable thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative and predictable storyline.

  • Performances are generally seen as uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • It offers little beyond a standard made-for-TV thriller experience.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for 'Happy Ending' (1999) is not readily available or is considered N/A.

Fun Fact

Despite being a direct-to-video film, 'Happy Ending' was directed by D.J. Caruso, who would later go on to direct more high-profile films like 'Disturbia' and 'Eagle Eye'.

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