Perfect Happiness
Perfect Happiness

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Perfect Happiness

2009
Movie
90 min
Basque

Ainhoa's career as a pianist is put on hold when she's knocked down in the center of Barcelona. Her love life isn't exactly at its best either. Shortly before the accident she met Imanol, but had been incapable of sharing her life with him due to an inability to show her feelings. The origins of her fears lie in the ETA attack she witnessed at the age of 15.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Michael RymerGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A successful but emotionally distant lawyer finds his life unraveling after a mysterious woman enters his life, claiming to be his long-lost sister. As he becomes entangled in her increasingly erratic behavior and a web of secrets, his own grip on reality begins to weaken. He must confront buried truths and the potential for a dark family history to reclaim his sanity and his life.

Critical Reception

Perfect Happiness (also known as 'The Last Word') received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its suspenseful atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, others found the plot convoluted and predictable. The film struggled to find a wide audience, with many deeming it a forgettable thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and a few strong performances.

  • Criticized for a plot that becomes increasingly predictable and unsatisfying.

  • Seen as a decent, albeit unremarkable, thriller that doesn't quite live up to its potential.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a mixed to negative sentiment, with viewers often citing a lack of originality and a confusing narrative as main drawbacks. Some found it a passable watch for a lazy evening, but few considered it a standout film.

Fun Fact

The film was also released under the title 'The Last Word', which may contribute to its obscurity and difficulty in tracking reviews and ratings.

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