Happiness is one of my favorite films of all time. I feel compelled to echo the sentiment of other viewers who have stated that this film is not for everyone and is certainly not suitable for children/families under any circumstances. I love black humor, and the comedy herein is as dark as it gets. But it is dark comedy with a purpose, there is satirical subtext at every turn. It manages to get laughs out of taboo subject matter without ever feeling like it is mainly going for shock value, a feat that I've rarely seen anyone else pull off. I've seen Happiness at least 5 times, and with each viewing I pick up on things I'd never noticed before. The attention to detail is jaw-dropping; every single plot element has purpose, as does every line of dialogue. I honestly believe that in the coming decades this film will be seen as a classic of sorts, and if you can get past the heavy subject matter you will be highly rewarded for the time you invest in watching it. It's a masterpiece.
Review of Happiness
