Happiness is a 1998 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Todd Solondz, that portrays the lives of three sisters, their families and those around them. The film was awarded the FIPRESCI Prize at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival for "its bold tracking of controversial contemporary themes, richly-layered subtext, and remarkable fluidity of visual style," and the cast received the National Board of Review award for best ensemble performance. Premiere voted this movie as one of "The 25 Most Dangerous Movies". The film spawned the pseudo-sequel Life During Wartime which premiered at the 2009 Venice Film Festival. The film was highly controversial for its heavy sexual themes, particularly its portrayal of pedophilia. The Sundance Film Festival refused to accept the film, alleging it to be too disagreeable.
The lives of many individuals connected by the desire for happiness, often from sources usually considered dark or evil.
***SPOILER ALERT***
Most dark, uncomfortable and shocking movie I've seen this year. My stomach is turned inside out.
"Would you like a sandwich?". This is the stuff of nightmares.
What I found really funny was the cynical relationship between the sisters and crazy Jon Lovitz. Now please excuse me, gotta go and throw up.
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