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Roger Ebert, At the Movies: This is one of those comedies that doesn't pound us on the head with the obvious, but simply lets us share vast amusement. Read more
Susan Stark, Detroit News: Northam provides low-key comic counterpoint to Zahn's hilariously manic turn. Macy's deadpan, earnest sheriff is the one to watch, though. Read more
Stephen Holden, New York Times: Almost everybody in this not-so-funny comedy is giddy and cuddlesome with a gosh-oh-gee enthusiasm that is at first engaging but quickly becomes a sign of a desperation to be liked. Read more
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: Happy, Texas is a hoot, a hilarious comedy that's smart and caring, yet sexy and ingenious enough that it just might stir up some of that elusive Full Monty-style box-office appeal. Read more
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James Berardinelli, ReelViews: ...a wellspring of sweet, effervescent humor that reminds us that comedies don't have to be all about fart jokes and bathroom humor. Read more
Mary Elizabeth Williams, Salon.com: ...if the world is not exactly aching from a lack of fish-out-of-water criminal capers, Happy, Texas nevertheless pleasingly proves that even a shtick we've seen before can charm when it's done well. Read more
Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle: Anybody with a soft spot for fakers, who either identifies with them or just admires their chutzpah, is going to get a kick out of Happy, Texas. Read more
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune: A charming fish-out-of-water romantic comedy, the modestly budgeted Happy, Texas more than makes up in heart what it lacks in splash. Read more