'Happy Hours' Review: A Nostalgic Romcom Reunion for Dawson's Creek Fans
By
Guy Lodge
Summary
A review of Katie Holmes' romantic comedy 'Happy Hours,' co-starring Joshua Jackson in a 'Dawson's Creek' reunion. The film is described as a soft-hearted, innocuous romcom that caters specifically to fans nostalgic for the Holmes-Jackson pairing, but offers little novelty for viewers without that attachment.
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Variety'Happy Hours' Review: A Nostalgic Romcom Reunion for Dawson's Creek Fansvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIf the words 'Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson together again' make your heart go a little soft, then congratulations: This equally soft-hearted romantic comedy has been made directly for you.
While perfectly innocuous, Holmes' latest outing as a writer-director has nothing especially novel to offer viewers with no great attachment to its once-involved leads.
The star pairing of 'Happy Hours' isn't just its selling point, but its audience filter.
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