Directed, written by, and starring Joshua Radnor (who many know from TV’s How I Met Your Mother), HappyThankYouMorePlease could easily be the feel good movie of the summer. At its core, it is a coming of age story and one that so many can relate to. Everyone wants to be loved; everyone is trying to find happiness.
The primary storyline follows Sam Wexler (Radnor) who is a failure in many ways. On a particularly bad day, he witnesses a young boy get separated from his family. Sam makes it his personal mission to help the boy, beginning a complicated but rewarding friendship. Aside from Sam, the film follows six New Yorkers whose lives are all intertwined. Each one of them is in the midst of a struggle to find themselves and discover happiness. Annie struggles with commitment because of her issues with her appearance. Charlie and Mary Catherine’s relationship is put to the test when one of them wants to move across the country.
Of course the premise is your typical urban hipster “dramedy”, but the cast is charming and relatable. It’s a refreshing take on a tried and true formula. Cynics beware: you may actually find yourself pulling for these characters in one way or another. The ending may be predictable, but it doesn’t fail to give that warm and fuzzy feeling.
HappyThankYouMorePlease is heartfelt and honest. It definitely showcases the directing and writing talent of Joshua Radnor. After making the rounds at all the major film festivals in 2010, and making a huge splash at Sundance, HappyThankYouMorePlease finally had its theatrical release earlier this year in March. Look for the DVD release on June 14, 2011. Visit http://www.happythankyoumoreplease.com to pre-order or add to your Netflix line-up. If you liked Little Miss Sunshine, chances are you will enjoy this movie. It is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
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