The Happy Poet (2013)
Average Rating: 6.6/10
Reviews Counted: 5
Fresh: 4 | Rotten: 1
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Critic Reviews: 1
Fresh: 1 | Rotten: 0
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THE HAPPY POET is an all-organic, mostly vegetarian comedy about Bill, a struggling poet who pours his heart, soul, and last few dollars into starting a healthy food stand, surprising friends and customers with his dry wit and offbeat passion. Motivated by help from a rag-tag group of supporters and a budding romance with a poetry-loving customer, Bill strives to make a difference in the world, until surprising complications jeopardize his new friendships and threaten Bill's dreams for a hot
Cast
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Paul Gordon
Bill -
Jonny Mars
Donnie -
Chris Doubek
Curtis -
Liz Fisher
Agnes -
Amy Meyers-Martin
Lily -
Ricardo G. Lerma
Banker -
Sam Wainwright Douglas
Buddy -
Carlos Trevino
Derrick -
Troy Anthony Miller
Econtainer Salesman -
Paul Famighetti
Ungrateful Customer -
Nancy Gresham
Hot Dog Girl -
Frank Veierstahler
Customer #2 -
Donald Robinson, Jr.
Customer #3 -
Kelle Austin
Customer #4 -
Sean Gallagher
Vegan Cookie Guy -
Matt Muir
Party Guy #1 -
David Fabelo
Party Guy #2 -
Matthew Ryan Director: Ro...
Party Guy #3 -
Emily Ramshaw
Emily -
Laura Stromberg
Laura -
Anika Kunik
Smoking Woman -
Carolyn Gordon
Bill's Mom -
Eleanor Cheetham
Eleanor -
Robie Gay
Randy
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All Critics (6) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (1)
The smiley ending, most likely meant to be ironic, feels tacked on. But the consistent comic tone of those earlier scenes--a gentle squirm--makes The Happy Poet a promising debut.
Top CriticIf you can swallow the contrived ending, the main course is completely satisfying.
A male variation on Lena Dunham, a meandering, Mumblecore meditation on relationships by a guy with a masters degree and a meatless food stand.
Sincerely tells about an underdog geek trying to survive in a world ruled by capitalists.
A diffident, occasionally sly comedy that could have benefitted from a little more energy and range.
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