'Happy, Texas' is a hilarious non-gay gay film about a serious case of mistaken identity. It has all the elements of a gay comedy without being one.
After an accident, escaped convicts Wayne (Steve Zahn) and Harry (Jeremy Northam) end up in the small town of Happy in Texas. Being mistaken for a gay couple who organizes pageants, they decide to play along when they learn how much they are to be paid. Only, they know nothing about pageants - and they're supposed to be married! Needless to say, hilarious moments ensue.
Whilst in town coaching a bunch of unruly young girls, their main objective becomes robbing the bank - a task that seems almost too easy given the relaxed nature of the townsfolk. Yes, I suppose the film is predictable, but it certainly is a hell of a lot of fun!
The casting is excellent. I especially enjoyed William H. Macy as Sheriff Chappy, who plays a gay character who falls for Harry. Fun and laughter all the way! Chappy is also the film's most endearing character.
After an accident, escaped convicts Wayne (Steve Zahn) and Harry (Jeremy Northam) end up in the small town of Happy in Texas. Being mistaken for a gay couple who organizes pageants, they decide to play along when they learn how much they are to be paid. Only, they know nothing about pageants - and they're supposed to be married! Needless to say, hilarious moments ensue.
Whilst in town coaching a bunch of unruly young girls, their main objective becomes robbing the bank - a task that seems almost too easy given the relaxed nature of the townsfolk. Yes, I suppose the film is predictable, but it certainly is a hell of a lot of fun!
The casting is excellent. I especially enjoyed William H. Macy as Sheriff Chappy, who plays a gay character who falls for Harry. Fun and laughter all the way! Chappy is also the film's most endearing character.