Happy Accidents
User Score
8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15

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  1. Jenn
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    I enjoyed the middle of the movie the most dreading the moment when something would ruin it for me and I'd end up hating the movie, but that never happened. for now, this is my favorite movie, i cant get sick of watching this. don't expect sex, drugs or violence. just cuteness. you have to watch it a few times to catch everything. like who the "father" on the phone really is, etc.
  2. JesseR.
    Apr 21, 2004
    10
    I saw this movie unintentionally, and it has since become one of my happy accidents. this is an absolutely outstanding. :)
  3. OtiliaC.
    Dec 8, 2003
    10
    This is a quirky romantic movie and little far fetched but adorable. It was refreshing to see a movie that makes you laugh and your heart pitter-patter at the same time. Simply marvelous!
  4. OtiliaC.
    Dec 8, 2003
    10
    This is a quirky romantic movie and little far fetched but adorable. It was refreshing to see a movie that makes you laugh and your heart pitter-patter at the same time. Simply marvelous!
  5. [Anonymous]
    Feb 8, 2003
    9
    Extremely believeable characters and relationships override any plot holes. Original writing succeeds where many have failed with the time-travel theme. Individual performances excel.
  6. GiselleC.
    Mar 27, 2003
    9
    Took a big chance on this one. It turned out to be witty, orginal and the acting was great!
  7. FayP.
    Jun 18, 2003
    9
    Any film that has Vincent D'Onofrio in it is sure to be entertaining. He is a wonderful actor and chooses unusual stories to connect with. Very very good film.
  8. AndrewH.
    Dec 26, 2001
    8
    I'm a huge Brad Anderson fine - but this isn't quite "Next Stop Wonderland."
  9. EliasC.
    May 13, 2003
    9
    Not just a sublime love story, but also a meditation on the power of storytelling. Suspend your disbelief, and cry at the end like I did. This is what audiences worldwide should be shown as an exemplar of literate, character-driven American film-making at its finest.

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Metascore
60 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    75
    "Happy Accidents" should retire Tomei's status as part of a show-biz urban legend and establish her once and for all as one of our most versatile and engaging performers.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    63
    Doesn't have the negative qualities of many big-studio romantic comedies, but it doesn't quite take flight.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Ed Park
    60
    The leads smooth over the plot holes endemic to all 4D fables, making the movie more than mere déjà vu.
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