10 years ago, Young Adult subverted cringe-comedy expectations and gave us one of Charlize Theron's most blistering performances. Here's aurora_amidon on the film's deconstructive power:
begs the question: What happens when the tenet of schadenfreude is implemented in a comedy, but not used for comedy’s sake?
The way I see it, there are three reasons schadenfreude is so effective in comedy. First, the ability to humiliate oneself onscreen demonstrates remarkable vulnerability from our favorite actors. Through this, the filmmakers gain our trust, and allow us to feel more connected to the film. And on a semi-sadistic level, these kinds of films and performances remind us that, well, we don’t have it all that bad.
Although we may be rooting for her on some level, the trajectory of Mavis’ campaign to win Buddy back is not a victorious one in any way. At the end of the film, Buddy reveals that his wife, Beth , is the reason for his perceived friendship and hospitality. Beth feels sorry for Mavis, as does Buddy…as does their entire town; Buddy saying “It’s obvious you’re having some mental sickness” really rubs salt in the wound.
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