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Building on the darkly comic angst of WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE, Todd Solondz's HAPPINESS conveys suburban desperation and frustration on a larger scale than his previous film. The ensemble cast of characters centers around the lives of three sisters: Joy (Jane Adams), an awkward, naive, and unlucky musician; Helen (Lara Flynn .. Read more
| Starring | Jane Adams, Lara Flynn Boyle, Cynthia Stevenson, Dylan Baker |
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| Director | Todd Solondz |
| Genres | Drama |
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A bleak drama, verging on the misanthropic but lightened by a cutting wit, on the unsuccessful pursuit of happiness, and the subsequent discovery of the joylessness of sex and the damage that people can do to one another in unsatisfactory relationships.
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A Modern Masterpiece!
'Happiness' is quite simply one of the most upsetting, challenging and hilarious films you will ever see. Not for those who are easily offended but then... read more »
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Watch it through your fingers
You may not think that seeing life, looking at life, witnessing life, is enough for a film. If you expect to be entertained in a conventional way by thrills and... read more »
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Very funny
But not for prudes. Nothing more to say really. If you can handle paedophilia, cum shots and obscene phone calls then watch it. If not then look elsewhere,
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Watch this film
It's wonderful. I'm putting this in my movie collection. However it's not for everyone. I have else to say about this movie but I need to fill in ... read more »
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unusual film !! but loved it.
One of the strangest films i have ever seen, quirky, sad ,funny & peculiar. I loved this film & all the performances . Definately not everyones taste... read more »
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A view of some lives
A view of unhappy people how are at loose end of what to do with themselves. May be truer to life than you would think. Who thought up the plot?
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a genuine cinematic achievement
highly praised in cannes in 1998, and rightly so, this is a commendable contribution to the breeding genre of suburban paranoia. the most unsavoury taboos are ... read more »
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Happy days!
For some reason even the people who liked this film use terms such as challenging and uncomfortable.
It was neither of these things unless you've... read more »
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Cringe While You Can
From the get go this film will have you cringing off the egde of your seat, try if you can but you can't stop watching. It covers social taboo's not ... read more »
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Strange but entertaining!
I am beginning to realise that Todd Solondz has a strange view on life but at the same time, people may live their lives in the way he portrays! This film is ... read more »
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A challenging triumph.
This film is slightly slow going, slightly odd. It makes you feel somewhat uncomfortable but thats good! It tackles hard hitting subjects and executes them well... read more »