H is for Happiness

Name: H is for Happiness
Genre: Family
Released: September 18, 2020
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 62
Cast: Alessandra Tognini, Chenae Wreford, Daisy Axon, Emma Booth, George Shevtsov

2020

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Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date (Streaming): September 18, 2020 | Not Rated

Starring: Alessandra Tognini, Chenae Wreford, Daisy Axon, Emma Booth, George Shevtsov, Mand Markey, Miriam Margolyes, Peter Leighton, Selva Kasilingam, Talissa Mansfield

Summary: A twelve year old girl with boundless optimism and a unique view of the world, is inspired by the strange new boy at school and sets out to mend her broken family - whatever it takes.

Director: John Sheedy

Genre(s): Family

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 98 min

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Alissa Simon

Sep 17, 2020

Provides feel-good entertainment for the entire family without pandering — and definitely without sacrificing style or substance. Read full review

The Guardian Luke Buckmaster

Sep 17, 2020

There is much to appreciate in this film; much to like. You don’t just watch it in big bright colours; you remember it in big bright colours too. Read full review

Teo Bugbee

Sep 17, 2020

Its meticulous visuals do frequently tip into preciousness, yet this cuteness is offset by the movie’s refreshingly direct take on depression and despair. This unusual children’s film may be fussy, but to its credit, it is not frivolous. Read full review

Sarah Ward

Sep 17, 2020

Finding its genial, quirky groove early, John Sheedy’s family film flirts with tweeness but ultimately bubbles with the same spark as its can-do protagonist. Read full review

Empire Ian Freer

Apr 1, 2021

H Is For Happiness has more on its mind than most kids’ flicks and delivers its ideas in an attractive, if familiar, package. And who can resist a film with a character called Douglas Benson From Another Dimension? Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Sep 17, 2020

H is for Happiness prioritizes ”feels” over coherence, weird-for-weird’s-sake touches over character development, while expecting endless voice-over narration to caulk over the cracks. It doesn’t. Read full review

John DeFore

Sep 16, 2020

The contrast between unflappable optimism and deep grief does not play out comfortably in this world of boosted colors, restless pacing and exaggerated tween naivite. Read full review

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