of_kilter OP t1_iugqkgw wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:00 AM

Reply to comment by Sharaz___Jek in Why is Happiness (1998) considered a comedy by of_kilter

But what characters or sequences in particular were funny to you?

Sharaz___Jek t1_iugreik wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:10 AM

Hoffman bemoaning his self-perception as a boring person while his psychiatrist struggles to stay awake, Harris' seduction technique, the following break-up exchange:

>"Is it someone else?"

>"No, it's you."

The film makes us squirm and cringe at the familiar of human behavior (selfishness, narcissism, ego) while gradually pushing situations and actions to the extreme.

Have you seen many black comedies?

of_kilter OP t1_iugtgvb wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:37 AM

I greatly enjoyed all the aspects you’re talking about, but I don’t see any comedic material in there

For me i just felt awful that the guy had a terrible therapist, that was pretty much it

And i love black comedy

Dysfunction_Al t1_iuguug6 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:57 AM

Maybe you just don't like dry humor?

But to be fair, humor is subjective and maybe this one just isn't up your alley.