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Rating:4/5 Review By:Subhash K Jha Site: IANS
Happy Ending is a film that strives to wear its aura of urbane cool by making the actors so familiar with their characters that the line dividing the performers and the performances seems redundant.
Shot in San Francisco and Los Angeles, the film is very good-looking.The three cinematographers Chase Bowman ,Yaron Levy and Mahesh Limaye shoot the characters against backdrops that would have served as postcards if the plot didn’t invite the locales to be characters.
Saif hits some brilliant notes in his part. But does he seem effortless because he’s done it so many times before? He is not afraid to seem less than heroic . The women perpetually succeed in doing that to him. Kalki Koechlin as the blissfully devoted girlfriend brings such a remarkable charm to her character’s annoying devotion to her man that you wonder if Yudi wouldn’t be doing the right thing in simply settling down with this utterly and hopelessly devoted lover-girl.
Rating:/5 Review By:Sneha May Francis Site: Emirates247
DK and Nidimoru, who had earlier worked on the wacky ‘Go Goa Gone’ and ‘99’, pick characters and scenes off Hollywood rom-coms, and weave them into a Bollywood love story brimming with romantic songs and plush international locations. It’s almost like they’ve taken the cues from their own megalomaniac superstar Armaan-ji, who is in search of a script that’ll win him the 'masses and classes.' On many levels, ‘Happy Ending’ is a reflection of its own effort.
There are glimpses of promise, no doubt, but those are far too few. As the 150-minutes of a scattered love story comes to an end, we are left with something pretentious and unworthy of applause, or tickles. The frames are glossy, with the pretty faces prancing around stunning American locations. The efforts strangely appear more in line of a fashion shoot, than for a movie.
Rating:3/5 Review By:Bollywood Hungama News Network Site: Bollywood Hungama
HAPPY ENDING is a Saif Ali Khan film all the way... right from the word 'go'. This is a script which Saif can effortlessly carry and he does just that. He hardly falters in either of the two roles (we won't spoil the suspense of his second role) played by him. His chemistry with both Ileana and Kalki is sparkling and believable. There are places where his character reminds you of his earlier film COCKTAIL. One has to admit that, Saif has really come a long way in his double role as compared to his triple role in HUMSHAKALS. Ileana D'Cruz, on the other hand, continues her stint with sweet and bubbly character, much like her last film. A strange thing about this girl is that, despite having somewhat stereotyped roles, her performances just don't look repetitive at all! Maybe it's something that's got to do with the camaraderie that she shares with the camera and her co-stars. Kalki, who is back after her last hit film YEH JAWAANI HAI DEEWANI, is as usual, a delight to watch. When her real life quirkiness combines with her reel life character, the resultant is sheer magic. As far as the veteran actor Govinda is concerned, he shines in his role which seems like was written keeping him in mind. The only drawback is that the length of his role could have been increased in order to get the much-needed impact in the film. But, the cinegoers will surely rejoice to see him back on the silver screen in a comic part, as shown in this film. Ranveer Shorey lightens up the film's moments with his comic timing. Special brownie points to Preity Zinta, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ileana's real life boyfriend Andrew Kneebone (blink and you miss role) for their cameos in the film.
Rating:4/5 Review By:Prathamesh Jadhav Site:India.com
Saif Ali Khan sparkles at his best with a role that is up his ally. Ilenana D’Cruz looks both hot as well as cute. Her performance as an actor is restrained and as a glam-gal she steals your heart with effortlessness. Govinda, being Govinda, hogs the scene with his incredible comic timing and the ease with which he operates. Ranveer Shorey is impressive with his craft and Kalki Koechlin has done a fine job.
If you are willing to move over the mandatory mush and sugary love stories, this quirky Happy Ending will serve you well!