Happiness
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Movie Reviews of Happiness
Movie Review: Ben Gazzara
Summary: 5 Stars
" Sit down. I said SIT DOWN! " One of the many memorable lines executed by Ben Gazzara. Ben Gazzara definitely stole the movie, especialy when he said "look things change...people change, whatever...I want out." Ben Gazzara got robbed of the oscar, he cant get a break. Ben Gazzara was told by Diane, " Dont feel guilty" and Ben Gazzara replies " I dont. I dont feel anything."These words of Ben Gazzara echo in my head because like Ben Gazzara, I dont feel anything. Ben Gazzara was a good choice for Happiness because Ben Gazzara played a perfect old aged father. Ben Gazzara reminded me of my father who is not named Ben Gazzara, but also does not feel anything just like me and Ben Gazzara. Ben Gazzara was asked by his daughter "have you found someone?" Ben Gazzara replies quikly, " No. There is no one." I hope others appreciate Ben Gazzara as-well!
Ben Gazzara.
Movie Review: .
Summary: 5 Stars
An incredible and engrossing movie, and home to what are unquestionably some of the most uncomfortable scenes in the history of cinema. Not for the easily offended, but it's admirably unique and far better balanced than Welcome to the Dollhouse, Solondz's first film. This film succeeds in peeling back the candy-coated "surface reality" of middle-class life, (and spares none of the candy-coating in its depiction, making use of gaudy, colorful sets and juxtaposing cheesy sentimental music on strange and sometimes disturbing scenes) -- and displaying the rot beneath. At the same time it is a sympathetic film (though not exceedingly so), for all of the characters in the movie, no matter how despicable their actions seem, are above and beyond all, just human beings like anyone else. Not for everyone, unfortunately, but I thought it was a fine film.Movie Review: Disturbing and Hilarious
Summary: 5 Stars
Many movies are disturbing and enthralling at the same time, but 'Happiness' has gone that extra mile in both aspects. A roller coaster ride between laughing out loud and cringing with awful anticipation. Solondz ironically uses bright colors and cheerful music to discuss the dark subject of pedophilia and sexual dysfunction. The relationships between the three sisters ("I thought that was top secret") were particularly hilarious. While it seems at times to be overburdened, there is not one scene I can remember feeling unnecessary. I could hardly stand to watch at times, but could not turn away. Imagine laughing through the discomfort of the hand-scarring scene in "Fight Club" for 140 minutes, and you'll have an idea of what watching "Happiness" is like. This is a fantastic film for those who enjoy the strong emotions filmmaking can provide.Movie Review: Happiness
Summary: 5 Stars
Dark, twisted, and in-your-face, Solondz's poisonous examination of love, complacency, and compassion (or lack of it) might seem unredeemably low if it weren't so sickeningly honest, and even hilarious at times. Hoffman is particularly repulsive--brilliantly so--as Allen, an unkempt, antisocial shut-in who compulsively plays with himself and confesses his sick fantasies to Baker's equally perverted Bill, a shrink with pedophilic urges who Solondz somehow makes pitiable in a harrowing, heartbreaking scene with his son. Also outstanding is Adams, a shrinking violet incapable of malice and always at the butt end of petty brutalities. Behind every façade of normality, Solondz seems to be saying, lurk the dark impulses that actually define who we are- or could be. Definitely not for the squeamish or those easily offended.Movie Review: the best comedy of the year
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie stays on the thin line between "funny" and "repulsive". It is the third full-length feature by Solondz and clearly the best one. But this movie is not for everyone. Don't buy it if you are easily offended. This is a wonderful work of art and art shouldn't have boundaries or barriers. It is no surprise that this movie picked a number of awards and was very well received by intellegent and sophisticated audience. This movie wants you to watch it over and over again. That's why I decided to own a copy. This movie got the critics polarized. It either gets 5 or zero (from people who don't "get it"). I am waiting for more movies from Solondz and I would like to extend my arm and my middle finger to October films who bailed out of the project.