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Happy World!
Oomura Takeshi is one unlucky fellow. He has has this case of bad luck ever since he was little. One day, while on his normal runs with bad luck, he meets an Angel named Elle, and he finds out that his father wished the curse of bad luck upon him. Takeshi has the oppurtunity to pass on the curse, but accepts it to save a young girl. For his noble act, Elle becomes human and lives with Takeshi to protect him from the curse, which is something Takeshi isn't particularly happy with.
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Plot Summary
In a dystopian future, humanity lives in a massive, domed city where emotions are suppressed to maintain order. A detective, haunted by his own suppressed memories, begins to investigate a series of bizarre deaths that hint at a conspiracy to reawaken feelings. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a shocking truth about the society's origins and the true cost of their manufactured peace.
Critical Reception
Happy World! received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambitious premise and visual effects, many found the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. It was largely seen as a lesser entry in the dystopian sci-fi genre, failing to live up to the potential of its cast and director.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its striking visuals and ambitious world-building.
Criticized for a muddled narrative and predictable plot twists.
Performances, particularly from the lead, were often deemed uninspired.
Google audience: Audiences were divided. Many appreciated the film's attempt at a thought-provoking sci-fi narrative and its visual spectacle. However, a significant portion found the story difficult to follow and felt the film lacked emotional resonance.
Fun Fact
The massive dome city featured in the film was created using extensive CGI, with director Roland Emmerich aiming for a scale that dwarfed previous dystopian cityscapes.
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