Ode to Joy
September. 08,2019 R
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Charlie suffers from a serious disease that causes acute narcolepsy whenever he is happy. Although he develops a variety of techniques to deny himself pleasure and deal with his sleep issues, they’re put to the test when he falls in love.
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This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.
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Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.
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The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.
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This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.
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