Happy Here and Now

A retired advertising executive, with a fractured memory, is drawn into a complex mystery when he begins to suspect that his wife may have been murdered. As he delves deeper, he uncovers disturbing secrets about his family and his own past, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. He must piece together fragmented clues to understand what truly happened and confront the unsettling truth.

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its execution lacking. While some appreciated the performances, particularly Ryan O'Neal's, the overall consensus pointed to an underdeveloped narrative and a failure to deliver a satisfying mystery.

• Praised for Ryan O'Neal's performance as a man struggling with memory loss.

• Criticized for a confusing and ultimately unsatisfying plot.

• Lacked the tension and depth expected from a mystery thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Happy Here and Now' is not readily available through Google user ratings. General online discussions suggest viewers were often divided, with some appreciating the intriguing premise and O'Neal's performance, while others found the film's narrative too muddled and difficult to follow.

The film was co-written by its director, Robert Alan Aurthur, who also wrote the screenplay for the 1979 film 'All That Jazz'.