Money Buys Happiness (1999)

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In this drama from experimental filmmaker Gregg Lachow, a man named Money (Jeff Weatherford) and his wife Georgia (Megan Murphy) are looking for happiness, though neither seems sure just where to find it. While Money believes they should renounce all their material possessions to celebrate the new millennium, Georgia is disinterested and instead tries to make contact with a former lover named V. When a close friend of the couple commits suicide, they are given his piano, which they have to push

R, 1 hr. 49 min.

Drama, Comedy, Special Interest

Directed By: Gregg Lachow

Written By: Gregg Lachow

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1999 Wide

On DVD: Nov 20, 2001

WigglyWorld Studios

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Critic Reviews for Money Buys Happiness

All Critics (6) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (3) | DVD (1)

All in all, Money Buys Happiness shows that Lachow is a director worth keeping an eye on.

June 28, 2002 Comment

V.A. Musetto

New York Post

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Like watching an acting exercise in the rehearsal stages; this project feels as if it is still on its way to being realized.

June 27, 2002 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Elvis Mitchell

New York Times

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There are glimmers of good filmmaking in Money Buys Happiness, but the main characters are generally unlikeable.

June 28, 2002 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Cheryl DeWolfe

Apollo Guide

Neither too surreal nor too self-involved, the film leavens its obvious symbolism with quirky digressions and a sharp appreciation of all the troublesome details of a troubled marriage.

June 27, 2002 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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Ken Fox

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