Pursuit of Happiness | 
| Director: John Putch
Actors: Frank Whaley, Annabeth Gish, Amy Jo Johnson, Patrick Van Horn, Cress Williams
Studio: Mti Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.98
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 75208
Format: Color, Dvd, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 93 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: MTID1082D
UPC: 039414510829
EAN: 0039414510829
ASIN: B00008NGDT
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Release Date: May 20, 2003
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Don't judge a book... April 21, 2007
Suzanne Pinno (Austin, TX USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
If I had come across this movie on the shelf at the video store, I would have not just passed it by but avoided it overtly. It has the stupidest DVD cover ever. Which is ironic considering the lead character's line of work.
I gave it a chance for a couple of reasons. For one, I am always searching for the ultimate Annabeth Gish vessel, and for two, it had a solid romantic premise.
Regarding point number one, this is, in my opinion, definately the "one." As you may recall, Annabeth had a few hits in the 80s and then kind of fell off the map, fame-wise, after that. It's an absolute shame, really.
The fact is, she is brilliant at what she does -- heart rending emotions and gleaming charm. She does not disappoint in this movie. Her character is constantly making you want to reach through the screen and hug her. Thankfully she has her best friend of many years to do that for us. And for that perfect reason, this movie has officially ascended to one of my favorites - certainly within the ranks of Annabeth Gish's filmography.
If you can look past the annoying characterization of Amy Jo Johnson's role, the movie is absolutely worth at least one viewing, if not several.
 Supermarket-quality movie September 10, 2006
Amaranth (Northern California)
I first saw this movie on TV (early morning),and wasn't surprised to later see it at a supermarket checkout line.
Frank Whaley plays a schlub who's considering working for 'Playboy' (a scary thought,this movie giving fear a new name),and who may (or may not)be in love with Annabeth Gish,his childhood sweetheart.The story is needlessly confusing,but you know the two will come together because they're meant for each other.Awwwwww....
 Mediocre writing & direction June 10, 2006
Chicago to DC to the boonies (Chicago to DC)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I like romantic comedies in general, even some that I recognize as being formulaic, but I didn't like this movie. The weaknesses were immediately apparent--awkward dialogue, lack of visual style--but I hoped the movie would overcome its faults. It didn't. Unlike, for example, Wedding for Bella, which had some similar shortcomings and obvious outcomes, this movie never made me care about the lead characters--they were two-dimensional sketches rather than fleshed-out characters. I liked Amy Jo Johnson, although being a 30-year-old playing "the teenager" suggests a reason for her undistinguished career, and I liked Liz Vassey who was also relaxed in her character rather than awkwardly acting a part. Otherwise, nothing to see here. Move along.
 A SUPERB OLD FASHION ROMANTIC COMEDY May 7, 2005
Namik Baris IDIL (Ankara, TURKEY)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
"Pursuit of Happiness" is a superb old fashion romantic comedy film. Actors are really good, especially I liked Annabeth Gish very much. She is a talented, beautiful and smart actress. It seems to be a simple romantic movie but it is much more than that. The perfect atmosphere of the movie can make you feel a lot of different emotions. It shows me a lot of truth that I was not aware of. It shows that the job, money, carrer and things like that are not really important. The important thing is to aware of the day, love the day, seize the day and just be happy because there are somebody around you that loves you whatever you are or you will become. If you want to watch a good film, feel wondeful things and see good acting, I suggest this film strongly.
Good offbeat comedy. Worth a rental January 14, 2005
SHAWN JAMES (Bronx, NY)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Pursuit of Happiness is a light romantic comedy about a man who is dissatisfied with his life. He thinks changing his job and relationships will make things better but winds up in more misery. It's not until the end of the movie that he realizes the things that make him happy are right in front of him. Most will want to see this movie for Amy Jo Johnson, TV's "Pink Ranger" but the other actors in this entertaining film give great performances in this fun movie.
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