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What Happened Was... (1994)

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Two vaguely acquainted co-workers meet for a first date. This is the deceptively simple premise of What Happened Was..., the directorial debut of actor and playwright Tom Noonan. Noonan also portrays Michael, a paralegal; Karen Sillas plays Jackie, an executive assistant at the same New York law firm. The film limits itself to their first encounter outside the office, a dinner date at Jackie's apartment, and allows the evening to unfold at a natural, unforced pace. Michael and Jackie are

R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy

Directed By: Tom Noonan , Tommy Noonan

Written By: Tom Noonan

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1994 Wide

On DVD: Mar 26, 1996

Hallmark Entertainment

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Critic Reviews for What Happened Was...

All Critics (26) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (2)

This intense, mysterious drama about a date between two lonely misfits, is sensitively directed by Tom Noonan, better known as an actor; it was the surprise winner of the Grand Jury Prize of the 1994 Sundance Film Festival.

December 20, 2006 Full Review Source: Variety