The Happy Ending
The Happy Ending

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The triumphs and failures of middle age as seen through the eyes of runaway American housewife Mary Wilson (Jean Simmons), a woman who believes that ultimate reality exists above and beyond the routine procedures of conscious, uninspired, everyday life. She feels cheated by an older generation that taught her to settle for nothing less than storybook finales, people who are disillusioned and restless and don't know why, people for whom life holds no easy answers. Great suppor... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in The Happy Ending:

Jean Simmons
John Forsythe
Shirley Jones
Lloyd Bridges
Teresa Wright
Dick Shawn

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The triumphs and failures of middle age as seen through the eyes of runaway American housewife Mary Wilson (Jean Simmons), a woman who believes that ultimate reality exists above and beyond the routine procedures of conscious, uninspired, everyday life. She feels cheated by an older generation that taught her to settle for nothing less than storybook finales, people who are disillusioned and restless and don't know why, people for whom life holds no easy answers. Great supporting cast includes John Forsythe, Teresa Wright, Lloyd Bridges, Shirley Jones, Bobby Darin, Tina Louise, Dick Shawn, and Nanette Fabray.

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The Retro Set - 8/10 by Nathanael HoodRichard Brooks' The Happy Ending is an odd film snuggled somewhere between the romantic melodrama and the social problem films that came to define his career.
Creative Loafing - 8/10 by Matt BrunsonSimmons is excellent -- she earned an Oscar nomination, as did the song "What Are You Doing for the Rest of Your Life?" -- while Bobby Darin amuses as an Italian slickster.
Ozus' World Movie Reviews - 6/10 by Dennis SchwartzDepressing melodrama about the trials and tribulations of a modern marriage.
Variety - 5/10 by Variety StaffA well-developed and acted and potentially significant 'woman's movie' unfortunately drowns in Brooks' over indulgences and over-writing.
New York Times - 2/10 by Vincent CanbyThe Happy Ending is a kind of false Faces -- a movie that set out to expose the kitsch of Hollywood fantasy.
User Review - 6/10 by jay nJean Simmons makes this compelling viewing. The backstory of the film is that director Richard Brooks, Simmons husband at the time, was concerned and aware of Jean's alcoholism and designed the picture not only as a showcase for her prestigious talent, rewared with an Oscar nomination, but hopefully a wakeup call for her. It didn't work immediately and eventually helped destroy their marriage but she was able to eventually conquer her demons and live sober until the end of her life. The film itself is a scattershot affair what with it's frequent flashbacks and fragmented nature but does have a beautiful score and excepting Bobby Darin very good supporting work. Shirley Jones is notable in particular in the smallish role of an old college chum of Jean's. The ending is beautifully done, simple and true.
User Review - 6/10 by Gregory Wamazing cast in this drama about married life & couples.
User Review - 6/10 by Pavan RAn insightful but sad movie...eventual turnout isn't too bad overall I guess.. pretty good direction..story does get a bit dragged in between but turns out ok..good performances
User Review - 6/10 by Benjamin SBleak drama about Marriage and how it can change ones concept of love. Jean Simmons is breathtaking as the scorned wife driven to drink as she continues to try to hold together the last bit of happiness in her life. Nanette Fabray is excellent as the friend/housekeeper who understands Simmons more than her own husband. Shirley Jones is quite good as the friend she meets on her excursion to New York. But the film is rather bleak, and many moments are very odd as flashbacks are abound and we begin to forget what is happen in present day. Simmons was nominated for her work as Best Actress. Deservedly so.
User Review - 6/10 by James HA very bleak drama, made very memorable by a poignant performance from Jean Simmons. She plays an unhappy homemaker who uses alcohol and pills to escape her empty life. Well written, but the characters are too often cold and unfeeling.

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