Happiness

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Frank M Just gross. If you think raping two boys is considered dark comedy I don't know what to tell you. The storyline is also mid at best. Concerning how many people rated this so highly. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/21/25 Full Review Sergio A Happiness is not titled that way because of what happens in the film, but because it reflects what the characters long for. It’s a film that deals with painful and uncomfortable themes, blending dark comedy, drama, and satire. It’s the kind of movie that probably couldn’t be made today. It’s not for everyone, and that’s precisely what makes it so remarkable, that duality between what it shows and what it evokes. A bold and disturbing film that leaves a lasting impression. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/02/25 Full Review Pam K Wonderfully funny while being quite sad in parts. The writing is great! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/10/25 Full Review john h A crudely funny experience contrasted with an in-depth speculation and representation of mental health. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/05/25 Full Review Mason M Happiness is a genuine masterpiece in its look at humanity and what makes someone human. I tend to really like films that try to let you into the mind and thoughts of people who are often considered terrible by society, and this is one of the best depictions of that I've ever seen. It's an epic of extreme mundanity in all of its equally entertaining plotlines and ensemble of great characters. Where Happiness really succeeds is in how it never mocks or makes fun of any of its characters. It's not a film that just says, "here's some terrible people, watch how terrible they are". Todd Solondz understands the people he's depicting and their desires. And instead of condemning them, he accepts their twisted sexual desires and struggles fitting in as what makes these people human. Other than that, this film is also perfectly paced, it's written to always remain entertaining, the music is great, and the ensemble cast is one of the best ensemble casts ever put to screen. Happiness is a beautiful commentary on society and what it really means to be happy Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/04/25 Full Review Kyle C It’s easy to see why this movie is divisive. I don’t have a problem with divisive movies, taboo themes, or morally questionable main characters. What I do have a problem with is boring-ass movies. This movie follows that weird 2000s trend of telling a bunch of loosely connected stories across a bunch of different characters. It’s never been a genre that made much sense to me; it feels more like padding of the runtime when the filmmakers know they don’t have enough solid material to tell one coherent story. It has its moments, especially in the first few minutes. That’s when most of the laughs are, though you’ll be hard-pressed to emit much more than a chuckle. As the themes get darker and the characters less sympathetic, you’ll find yourself wondering why you’re even watching this. There’s something to be said about a gleefully uncomfortable film, but this is not it. It’s just slow and pointless. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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