Slightly Obscure Cinema: Happy Accidents (2000)

Some time ago I introduced a feature called Slightly Obscure Cinema, a venue for me to write about sci-fi films that aren't household names. These are films that aimed a bit lower than the multiplex-filling summer blockbusters, and so often have that certain appeal of the overlooked. The inaugural film was the decidedly overlooked time-twister 12:01, which had its merits despite starring Jonathan Silverman.

This time I review Happy Accidents, which features codependent Marisa Tomei and goofy suitor Vincent D'Onofrio, a regular guy with a barcode on his arm who claims to be from the future. This charming indie romantic comedy with a touch of sci-fi (usually it's the other way around) also stars Holland Taylor and has a cute cameo from a pre-Dead Zone Anthony Michael Hall.

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