Therapy
Therapy

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Therapy

2010
Movie
99 min
Danish

Anders and Puk move into their dream house which is still in a state of refurbishment. To be able to afford the expense, they decide to rent the basement out to family therapist Ulrik. Very soon, Ulrik has put their marriage to a severe test.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes28%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users60%
Director: Todd PhillipsGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A lonely, recently dumped man decides to start seeing a therapist to help him cope with his problems. However, his sessions take a bizarre turn when he realizes his therapist might be more disturbed than he is. The film explores themes of mental health and the absurdity of modern relationships through dark humor.

Critical Reception

Therapy received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its humor to be forced and its plot underdeveloped. While some appreciated its dark comedic tone and performances, many felt it failed to deliver on its premise, resulting in a film that was more awkward than amusing.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a dark comedic approach to therapy but often misses the mark.

  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors managing to salvage scenes.

  • The plot relies too heavily on awkwardness and shock value without substantial development.

Google audience: Audience reception was divided, with some viewers finding the dark humor amusing while others found it to be uncomfortable and unfunny. Many felt the film was too predictable and lacked genuine comedic payoffs.

Fun Fact

The film was initially developed with a different title and a slightly altered plot before settling on 'Therapy' during production.

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