While the unemployed critic eloquently delineates the failings of Roos, HUGE kudos must be awarded to Kudrow, Cannavale and Gyllenhaal for making the film watchable. Both character realization & acting were superb. Gyllenhaal is brave to exude a most unlikeable female; yet she is so interesting & complex, you cannot keep hating her. Kudrow's maturity - both physically and as an actress - is enthralling. These two deep yet luminous performances keep the film from sinking under the heavy weight of too many characters & lazy explanation cards and limp script and direction. With her hairstyle, Kudrow very much reminded me of Catherine Keener and is growing into her ability to give us a character of depth - not just crazy mannerisms. Also, Bobby Cannavale from THE STATION AGENT was terrific too.
Review of Happy Endings
