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Money Buys Happiness

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Money Buys Happiness (2000)

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Reviews Counted:5

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Rotten:3

Average Rating:5.2/10

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for some language

Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Jun 28, 2002 Limited

Synopsis: Money and Georgia are a couple who have never been successful in any arena. So it is no surprise that their marriage is failing, too. Their chance to reconcile comes when they walk across the city... Money and Georgia are a couple who have never been successful in any arena. So it is no surprise that their marriage is failing, too. Their chance to reconcile comes when they walk across the city pushing a piano they were able to snag for free. A poignant black comedy with considerable warmth taking into account its hard-luck characters. [More]

Starring: Megan Murphy, Caveh Zahedi, Jeff Weatherford, Michael Chick

Starring: Megan Murphy, Caveh Zahedi, Jeff Weatherford, Michael Chick, Cynthia Whalen

Director: Gregg Lachow

Director: Gregg Lachow
Screenwriter: Gregg Lachow
Studio: WigglyWorld Studios

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Nov 20, 2001

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  • A romantic comedy that takes us on a journey through the hills and valleys of a complicated relationship. Georgia is 35 years old and looking for love. Her husband Money is also embarked on the quest. When their friend commits suicide leaving them a piano the couple decide to break up, but only after pushing the piano across town.
    ""An Alice-down-the-rabbit-hole journey!"" —Seattle Times
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    Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | comment Comment
    10/24/03
    Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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

    Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
    06/28/02
    Cheryl DeWolfe
    Cheryl DeWolfe
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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.

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    06/27/02
    Elvis Mitchell
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    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.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    06/27/02
    Ken Fox
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    All in all, Money Buys Happiness shows that Lachow is a director worth keeping an eye on.

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    06/28/02
    V.A. Musetto
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