Happy Together
Kenny Bee works for a large Hong Kong corporation who's business practice is not exactly honorable. But he is being promoted to upper management with all its perks. Cherie Chung is a woman reporter working for Hong Kong TV station who is trying to expose the corrupt practice of the company Kenny works at. By chance they get together by being shoved into the same taxi while they're totally drunk. They again meet while grocery shopping, but they get robbed and Kenny can't go back to his home without money for the ferry. This starts a relationship between them, and from conscience, Kenny decides to expose the corruption within his company. Vivian Chow plays a secondary role as semi love triangle between Cherie and Kenny.
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Plot Summary
Chris and Meg are two young people who fall in love and get married. However, their idyllic marriage is challenged when Chris is offered a job overseas. Meg is reluctant to leave her family and friends, leading to a strain on their relationship. The film explores the complexities of long-distance relationships and the sacrifices couples sometimes have to make.
Critical Reception
Happy Together received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some appreciated the chemistry between the lead actors and the lighthearted premise, many found the plot predictable and the humor to be weak. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be an unremarkable entry in the romantic comedy genre of its time.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's premise is charming, but the execution is often bland and uninspired.
- Patrick Demsey and Helen Slater have some chemistry, but it's not enough to save the predictable story.
- The comedy falls flat, and the romantic elements feel forced rather than genuine.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a forgettable romantic comedy. While some enjoyed the performances of the lead actors, many felt the plot was unoriginal and lacked depth. The humor was often cited as being weak, and the overall experience was considered mediocre.
Fun Fact
Although released in 1989, the film was shot primarily in the late 1980s, and its release was delayed due to studio issues.
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