Happy!
After her parents' death, Umino Miyuki was forced to give up a promising future in tennis to take care of her three younger siblings. Her elder brother, in a plan to become rich, disappears, leaving a 250 million debt on his sister's shoulders. Two debt collectors seek her out for payment and inform her that she will be forced to work as a bath hostess at a bath house if she cannot come up with the money. Miyuki makes up her mind to become a professional tennis player in order to win the prize money. She seeks for help from the son of a famous tennis family, Ootori Keiichiro, who was also her senior in middle school and fellow tennis player. Will Miyuki be able to become a pro and pay off the debt?
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Plot Summary
A young man, Joey, living a sheltered life, is diagnosed with a terminal illness. He decides to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a movie star, embarking on a chaotic and often hilarious journey. Along the way, he encounters eccentric characters and learns valuable lessons about life, love, and facing his own mortality with humor and courage.
Critical Reception
While "Happy!" aimed for heartwarming comedy, it largely missed the mark with critics, who found its humor predictable and its plot underdeveloped. Audience reception was mixed, with some appreciating its lighthearted take on serious themes, while others found it too shallow and saccharine.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised by some for its positive message about living life to the fullest.
- Criticized for its simplistic storyline and lack of genuine comedic punch.
- Found to be a forgettable, by-the-numbers family film.
Google audience: Audience feedback for "Happy!" is scarce, but what is available suggests a division between viewers who found its uplifting message appealing and those who felt it was too light and lacked substantial entertainment value.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a more dramatic exploration of life-limiting illnesses before being reworked into a more lighthearted, comedic tone.
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