User Reviews

Pete Wynn and his girlfriend Laura are a nice couple who have been putting off their wedding. At one point, they hit a rough patch for a few days, but now Pete finally agrees to set a date. Laura enters a contest, and to her great delight, she wins a free wedding planned by Faith, who has a sterling reputation. It turns out, however, that there are very few free lunches in life, and a lesson to be learned here is that you get what you pay for.

On the weekend when Pete and Laura took some time off from their relationship, Pete stumbled into a tryst that he has long forgotten. But the woman, who hasn't forgotten it, is Faith. The wedding contest was rigged, and Faith now sets her sights on reclaiming her man and destroying Laura's life in the process.

There were not very good communications from Pete, who should have instantly turned down the free wedding opportunity and confessed the truth to Laura. After multiple blackmail threats and harassment from Faith, Pete finally tells the truth. Laura has been keeping secrets from Pete as well, and, after a showdown with Faith, the couple finally seems to be in a healthy space that may inspire trust.

The ending of the film was less than satisfactory, as we never learned what happened to Faith. At the first anniversary of the marriage of Pete and Laura, a bizarre burial ritual occurs in which they were seeking to bury skeletons from their closet. This macabre ending clashed with the upbeat outdoor wedding and the impression that the air had been cleared between these two nice people. The ironic film title "Happily Never After" along with the late-night shenanigans do not portend a bright future for Mr. And Mrs. Wynn.

I was pleasantly surprised by this film. In the earliest scenes I noticed above average production values, thoughtful dialogue, & very good acting.

I liked Erinn Fredin's performance as the main character Laura. She was very naive and easily swayed, but still likeable. Alexis Allotta did a good job as Faith - over the top but not too much - she kept it reigned in enough to be just realistic.

Franchesca Fojas was delightful as Antonia. I could watch a whole movie with her as the star.

The character of Pete Wynn (played by Rich Holton) wasn't my favourite, but I warmed up to him. I never understand the casting of men for these lead roles. They're always so clean cut & dull, with the most boring hairstyles. Are we supposed to believe the wedding planner really became obsessed with THAT guy? Like, why??

It was refreshing that the film was kept more realistic in that there weren't any gratuitous murders for a change. I also liked the little teasing plot twist at the start & end of the film.

Overall, it was a really enjoyable little thriller.