Happily Ever After
Director Yukihiko Tsutsumi wrings laughs out of an unlikely topic -- domestic violence -- in this dark comedy about noodle-shop waitress Yukie Morita (Miki Nakatani), who puts up with the fiery temper, gambling and cruelty of her shiftless, ex-gangster boyfriend (Hiroshi Abe). But as flashbacks reveal, there's a reason behind Yukie's unconditional love for her man. Yûko Natori and Mayumi Sada also star.
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Plot Summary
In a magical kingdom where fairy tales are real, the balance of power is disrupted when the Fairy Godmother dies, leaving her job to her incompetent son. Meanwhile, Ella, a young woman poised to marry Prince Charming, discovers a dark secret about her future and the kingdom's magic. She must team up with a band of misfit fairy tale characters to prevent the villainous Wizard of Wall Street from seizing control and rewriting all the happily ever afters.
Critical Reception
Happily N'Ever After was poorly received by critics, who generally found its humor and animation to be uninspired. Audiences also seemed unimpressed, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's humor is often crude and uninspired, relying heavily on predictable gags.
- Animation quality is considered subpar, lacking polish and visual appeal.
- The plot is a convoluted and unoriginal twist on classic fairy tales.
Google audience: Google users expressed disappointment with the film's weak storyline and unappealing animation. Many found the humor to be juvenile and the overall execution lacking.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a live-action adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" before being re-imagined as a fairy tale parody.
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