Terminally Happy
Terminally Happy

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Terminally Happy

2016
Movie
13 min
English

In order to remember, you first need to forget.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users78%
Director: Jeff BaenaGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman facing a terminal illness decides to embrace life by ticking off items on her bucket list, leading to unexpected adventures and self-discovery. She finds herself drawn to a mysterious musician, complicating her already profound journey of acceptance and living life to the fullest.

Critical Reception

Terminally Happy received mixed reviews, with critics praising its unique premise and the performances of its lead actresses, particularly Aubrey Plaza. However, some found the film's tone to be uneven, struggling to balance its comedic and dramatic elements effectively.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky and emotional exploration of life and death.

  • Aubrey Plaza's performance was highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some reviewers found the film's blend of dark humor and pathos to be inconsistent.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unconventional approach to a serious topic, with many finding it both funny and moving. Some viewers felt the plot became a bit too predictable in its latter half.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The End of the World,' but it was changed during post-production.

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