Happiness

A bittersweet film that belies its title, Happiness draws a dark portrait of a supremely dysfunctional family where each member battles personal demons. Plotlines include a prank telephone caller (Philip Seymour Hoffman) who's afraid of women and a preternaturally cheerful woman (Jane Adams) who's unable to make a physical connection. With other stories revolving around pederasts and masturbation, this remarkable movie is not for the squeamish.

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By far... one of my favorites. The opening scene is one of the best opening scenes that Ive ever seen. In fact... the first and last scene bring out the best in us.
- robbyrussell

Initially, I gave Happiness a negative rating because it is a miserable $%$%$ing movie! I mean miserable. Well done, well-acted, well-directed, but oppressive. The movie is too effective. It will sap out all the optimism in your body for at least a day. Well done Solondz. You horrible horrible man.
- TroyJ15