Happy Accidents 2000

Critics score:
72 / 100

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Glenn Lovell, San Jose Mercury News: The low-budget Happy Accidents may be just the tonic for those in the mood for something quirky and low-key. Read more

Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press: The charm of Happy Accidents is that, like Ruby, we half-believe Sam Deed. Read more

Connie Ogle, Miami Herald: Conveying a certain amount of charm is key, and there is little in the schlubby presence of Vincent D'Onofrio. Read more

Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune: Doesn't have the negative qualities of many big-studio romantic comedies, but it doesn't quite take flight. Read more

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Jane Sumner, Dallas Morning News: Has an engaging, light-hearted sweetness, clever plot and, amazingly, no special 4-D effects. Read more

Stephen Holden, New York Times: Unlike the typical Hollywood romance, its belief in happily-ever-after, even if it has to come from the fourth dimension, feels authentic. Read more

Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times: A perfectly pleasant date movie, with enough charm to move it past the slow spots. Read more

Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle: The story isn't perfectly proportioned ... but it gets quirkier at the points where most romantic comedies go limp. Read more

Chuck Wilson, L.A. Weekly: Happy Accidents looks drab and doesn't take very good advantage of its New York locations, but the neurotic intensity and emotional honesty of its two leads more than make up for it. Read more

Andrew Sarris, New York Observer: A cleverly resourceful mixture of romantic comedy and sci-fi time travel. Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: Happy Accidents is about as unconventional a romantic comedy as you're likely to find - the only problem is that the lackluster science fiction elements keep getting in the way. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: The actors make it fun to watch. Read more

Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle: The actors have enough appeal to keep it moving over the speed bumps. Read more

Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune: Read more

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Ed Park, Village Voice: The leads smooth over the plot holes endemic to all 4D fables, making the movie more than mere deja vu. Read more