I feel a bit sorry for Happythankyoumoreplease. After making a bit of a splash at Sundance 2010 followed by a brief theatrical run in the States, it eventually arrives on our shores dumped straight to DVD with a terrible sparkly cover that doesn't even begin to compare to the greatness of the original poster. Maybe with that title they were just asking for it. Don't get me wrong, it's definitely a romantic movie that will appeal to a female audience, but it's obvious High Fliers don't know how to market it properly, loading the DVD with trailers for films that came out 5 years ago. I Could Never Be Your Woman, anyone?
Whilst Sam and Rasheen play Cop and a Half around NYC, they keep crossing paths with Sam's dream girl, Mississippi (Kate Mara). Starting a romance with Mississippi, he suggests they skip right past the one night stand and try moving in together for three days. That might sound horrendously sickly, but come the morning after the night before, it's the look of terror on Sam's face from the crushing realisation of what he has suggested that's the more memorable scene.
Despite a cutesy looking premise and a title that is purposely supermegaindiefilm friendly, there's a lot to enjoy about Happythankyoumoreplease. Josh Radnor, complete with director's beard for his debut feature, has wisely surrounded himself with actresses with indie credentials like Kate Mara and Zoe Kazan, who add a lot of value to the film. It is basically an aimless romp around New York looking at the lives of a bunch of privileged, hip 20-somethings, but thanks to some solid female roles, Happythankyoumoreplease rises above the indie movie mope-fest it could have been to become an enjoyable viewing experience, and for that, first time writer/director Radnor should be commended.
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