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...took his father’s advice, going on to research topics such as sumo wrestling, cheating, and names people give their kids. He decided, he said, not only to concentrate in economics, but “breathe economics into everyday life...
...credit, “Terribly Happy” does feature striking cinematography and visual motifs which complement the movie’s larger themes. Early on, stark, desolate shots of the Danish countryside establish the harshness of life in Skarrild. Additionally, poignant portraits of Skarrild’s grim residents throughout the film evoke a melancholy commensurate to many of the disturbing plot points. And when Dorthe, Ingelise’s daughter, takes the baby carriage out for a walk, the creepy creaking of the wheels and the image of a solitary young girl, alone in the town?...
Other characters are woefully under-developed. Though complicated emotions certainly underscore her character’s actions, Ingelise remains fairly flat throughout the movie. At one point, she mentions to Robert how oppressive she considers rural life in Skarrild, but the passing comment is about as far as she goes in explaining herself. Her marriage to Jorgen seems rife with complexity, as they seem to share both true affection and animosity for each other. But the film never probes beyond the surface of their relationship. Again, this lack of depth and virtual impossibility of empathizing with a crucial character leaves...
...promising plotline and noteworthy visuals, are outweighed by the flimsiness of the principal characters. Like the land, the characters, and even the cows, “Terribly Happy” seems hopelessly mired, though in mediocrity rather than mud. Beyond the merits of a harrowing depiction of life in the Danish countryside, this merely passable film fails to achieve its full potential...
College administrators say that withdrawal offers students a valuable opportunity to take a step back to reflect on their life goals and time at Harvard. But students like Anna and Jeff point to an array of potential problems in the withdrawal process, such as the punishment’s lack of relevancy to the original infraction, the sudden loss of health services at the University, and the pervading sense of isolation it instills...