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Pursuit of Happiness (film)

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Pursuit of Happiness
Directed byJohn Putch
Screenplay byJohn Zaring
Produced byAlex Hyde-White
John Zaring
StarringFrank Whaley
Annabeth Gish
Amy Jo Johnson
CinematographyRoss Berryman
Edited byVanick Moradian
Music byAlexander Baker
Clair Marlo
Production
company
Martindale Group
Distributed byShowcase Entertainment
Release date
  • 2001 (2001)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Pursuit of Happiness is a 2001 American romantic comedy film written by John Zaring, directed by John Putch and starring Frank Whaley, Annabeth Gish and Amy Jo Johnson.

Plot

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Cast

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Reception

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Robert Koehler of Variety gave the film a negative review, describing it as "weak and banal."[1]

Kevin Crust of the Los Angeles Times also gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Unfortunately, the film also shares that most common of mainstream flaws, a malnourished script."[2]

Doug Brunell of Film Threat gave the film a positive review and wrote, "This is the real deal, and it is perfect for people tired of the clichés and Hollywood-perfect endings."[3]

References

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  1. ^ Koehler, Robert (October 26, 2001). "Pursuit of Happiness". Variety. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  2. ^ Crust, Kevin (May 16, 2003). "Not half bad? Not half good either". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  3. ^ Brunell, Doug (August 14, 2003). "Pursuit of Happiness". Film Threat. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
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