While seeing all of these comedic actors on a cast list might give you the impression of this being a straightforward comedy, the filmmaker rides this fascinating line between comedy, thriller, and domestic drama that makes it impossible to categorize.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Sep 22, 2022

With Happily, Grabinski proves that, even in his debut, he is already a master of tone and a serious filmmaker to follow.

| Jun 6, 2021

For my two cents, Happily works by deconstructing our expectations of what a comedy/thriller/love story should be, more so because it asks to be mulled over, to be considered, to thought upon instead of forgotten as soon as the story ends.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 4, 2021

It's as if the fun was all in writing the first act, and then filmmakers couldn't stick the landing.

| Apr 19, 2021

Happily explores some interesting territory about relationships while adding on the tension of friendships that are not what they seem.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Apr 14, 2021

The film is for those of us who get as much pleasure out of a steamy, rock-the-bed romance as we do watching a businessman get murdered with a wooden block. It's for those of us who want something different.

| Original Score: B- | Apr 2, 2021

Though you may come out scratching your head, the ride is totally worth it.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 2, 2021

Enjoyable and provocative as Happily can be, it just doesn't execute the premise effectively.

| Apr 2, 2021

A stylish but uneasy hybrid of comedy and drama that ends in frustrating ambiguity.

| Original Score: C | Apr 1, 2021

Writer-director BenDavid Grabinski takes what's a snarky aside between some old married couples and tries, unsuccessfully, to turn it into a 90-minute comedy.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Mar 29, 2021

Grabinski deserves praise for his thoughtful blend of pitch-black comedy and high-concept storytelling.

| Mar 27, 2021

[A] joyfully oddball work about friends who aren't your friends and the price one young couple must pay for always being happy.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Mar 26, 2021

Shows a remarkable sense of balance in its multiple tones thanks to a stellar ensemble cast delivers a timely, insightful and beautifully shot pic.

| Original Score: 9/10 | Mar 25, 2021

The film progresses in horror-film mode before, in its third act, tying things up in a somewhat clever, unexpected way. By then, though, you may have given up on this group.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Mar 25, 2021

"Happily" is eager for your attention, but secure enough in its own identity not to require your approval.

| Original Score: B | Mar 25, 2021

Happily may not be for everyone, but I liked it an awful lot. Give it a chance.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 23, 2021

Happily is an uneven film, one whose seams show more clearly the closer you examine it - a movie made up of quality parts that never quite fit together properly, though the sum of those parts is still worth experiencing.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 23, 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed this very bizarre little movie.

| Mar 22, 2021

Seems much more accomplished than a debut film. I really liked it.

| Mar 22, 2021

Happily might have been more effective if it actually was the length of a half-hour Twilight Zone episode, but it is a whole lot of fun even with some flaws that keep it from true brilliance.

| Mar 22, 2021