Happy Times
Director: Michael Mayer
Actors: Iris Bahr, Michael Aloni, Shani Atias
PlotIn a luxurious mansion in Los Angeles, a group of friends and family gather for a festive dinner party. The hosts, a wealthy Israeli couple, aim to impress their diverse group of guests, which includes friends, business associates, and potential investors. As the evening progresses, cultural tensions and personal vendettas start bubbling to the surface. The initial pleasantries quickly give way to verbal jabs and escalating arguments. Hidden resentments and old grudges re-emerge, feeding the growing chaos. Guests from varied cultural backgrounds struggle to bridge their differences, making the atmosphere increasingly uncomfortable.
The conflict intensifies as alcohol loosens tongues and tempers flare. What starts as harmless teasing soon turns into brutal confrontations, both physical and emotional. Secrets are unveiled, alliances shift, and loyalties are tested, pushing the characters to their limits. Amidst the turmoil, the veneer of civility cracks completely, turning what was supposed to be a joyful night into a battleground of mistrust and aggression. The guests find themselves entangled in a spiral of misunderstandings and heightened emotions, leading to an explosive climax.
Writers: Guy Ayal, Michael Mayer
Release Date: 23 Feb 2021
Runtime: 93 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Israel, United States, Italy
Language: Hebrew, English
Home Video Reviews
Happy Times offers witty cultural jabs and relentless violence, delivered with a solid Blu-ray transfer and uncompressed audio; worth a rental viewing.
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