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Ode to Joy

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Charlie has a rare disorder that causes him to lose control of his muscles whenever he is overcome by strong emotions. But when a beautiful woman falls for him, he must soon decide whether to suppress his feelings, or take a chance and let love in.

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Ode to Joy is one strange little motion picture. Rated: 1.5/4 Aug 22, 2019 Full Review Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) This movie is so charming, smart, and funny... This movie full of quirky people ultimately got me. Aug 12, 2019 Full Review Nick Allen RogerEbert.com A plainly affable romantic comedy that's not too powerful with its romance, and certainly not its comedy. Rated: 2/4 Aug 9, 2019 Full Review Paul Emmanuel Enicola The Movie Buff Earnest in its efforts to blend its bleak subject matter with sweetness and quirk—oftentimes to a fault, “Ode to Joy” might be one of the more unusual entries in the ‘predictable’ romantic-comedy genre. Rated: B- Jul 4, 2024 Full Review Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews Ode to Joy is an uplifting, insightful story featuring impressive performances by Martin Freeman, Morena Baccarin and Melissa Rauch. Rated: 4/5 Sep 16, 2023 Full Review Ernesto Zelaya Miñano ScreenAnarchy Ode to Joy doesn’t reinvent the romcom wheel, but it’s not even trying to. It’s a well-meaning, slight and amusing love story carried by the charisma of its two leads Feb 3, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rosana B "O filme é baseado em uma história real de Chris Higgins exibida originalmente no programa This American Life." Uma história um conto um tanto quanto triste, retratada de forma divertida e leve, tornando-a menos densa e intensa quanto verdadeiramente deve ter sido para o protagonista, fiquei na curiosidade, gostaria de saber como eles estão agora, que verdadeiramente uma doença muito difícil de ser enfrentada... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/24 Full Review Sean S This movie is an interesting plot that captures how hard it truly can be to find love in this world. The two leads do a great job of carrying this simple plot to the best of their abilities. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/21/23 Full Review torin f As might be expected from a movie based on a This American Life story, ODE TO JOY is charming, funny and impactful in about equal measure. The challenges of cataplexy resonate far beyond the particularities of the condition, and the film's understated approach makes the comedic touches all the more hilarious. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I admit it, I only watched this because Morena was in it and I really loved watching her in the Endgame currently out. The concept is interesting, though if that condition is real, there should be a medication to suppress it as they do for depression which is the opposite. Then thinking about it, it's similar to Narcolepsy but triggered when you're happy...so couldn't they take medication for that condition since the symptoms are same? Falling asleep when happy, that is deadly to any intimate relationship. Well if you like watching unattractive men get girls way above their reach, this is the show for you. Everyone needs a little hope once and a while, gives hope to the hopeless...for the length of the runtime anyhow. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member I think I'd watch anything with Martin Freeman. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Found it very enjoable. Prob might watch it again. Really liked the acting and the writing. Personally I didn't really see what the guys saw in Francesca...other than she is just hot? Bethany seemed much more interesting, with her various interests, I felt a bit sad for her. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Charlie has a rare disorder that causes him to lose control of his muscles whenever he is overcome by strong emotions. But when a beautiful woman falls for him, he must soon decide whether to suppress his feelings, or take a chance and let love in.
Director
Jason Winer
Producer
Mike Falbo, Ira Glass, Michael Lasker
Screenwriter
Max Werner
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Mosaic, Sony Pictures
Rating
R (Some Language|Sexual References)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 9, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 13, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$17.0K
Runtime
1h 38m
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