Happy!
Happy!

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Happy!

2008
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Japanese

Weekly variety show hosted by j-pop band Perfume, comedian Nishioka Sumiko and model Tokuzawa Naoko.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users60%
Director: Daniel MinahanGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In this dark comedy, a young woman's life takes a turn for the worse when her husband disappears, leaving her to deal with his substantial debts and a group of dangerous creditors. As she navigates this perilous situation, she uncovers secrets about her husband's true nature and her own capacity for survival.

Critical Reception

Happy! garnered mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its unconventional narrative and strong performances, particularly from Nicole Kidman, while others found its dark themes and abrupt ending to be polarizing. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise and Kidman's performance.

  • Criticized for its bleak tone and unresolved plot points.

  • Deemed an interesting but ultimately flawed dark comedy.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's originality and Nicole Kidman's acting, but many expressed disappointment with the film's heavy subject matter and an unsatisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a short film before being expanded into a feature-length movie.

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