Anger Management (2003)

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After a small misunderstanding aboard an airplane escalates out of control, timid businessman Dave Buznik is ordered by the court to undergo anger management therapy at the hands of specialist Dr. Buddy Rydell. But when Buddy steps up his aggressive treatment by moving in, Dave goes from mild to wild as the unorthodox treatment wreaks havoc with his life.

Introduction to "Anger Management"
"Anger Management" is a 2003 American comedy movie that revolves around the life of a mild-mannered entrepreneur who is incorrectly sentenced to an anger management program. Directed by Peter Segal and starring Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson, and Marisa Tomei, the movie combines humor with a take a look at the impact that unexpressed anger can have on a person's life. The story explores styles of individual development, the importance of confronting concerns, and the sometimes-thin line in between peace of mind and madness.

Plot Synopsis
The story follows Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler), an executive assistant at a pet clothes company, who is meek and avoids conflict at all expenses. His avoidance of dispute, however, leads to a misconception on an airplane that leads to Dave being unjustly apprehended for aggressive behavior. The court orders him to go through anger management treatment.

Dave is appointed to Dr. Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson), an unconventional therapist with aggressive and non-traditional methods. Initially, Dave's therapy looks like an easy inconvenience, however things intensify rapidly when the judge orders him to relocate with Dr. Rydell after a misunderstanding including his sweetheart Linda (Marisa Tomei) and an outrage in public.

Treatment Sessions and Escalating Situations
The treatment sessions are where the majority of the film's humor is derived. Dr. Rydell challenges Dave to challenge his feelings and the suppressed anger he has internalized throughout his life. This journey includes a range of eccentric exercises and public eyeglasses, including a funny scene where Dave is forced to use a blue fit to work on a "blue Friday" when everyone else inexplicably wears it on a Thursday.

Dr. Rydell's unconventional techniques consist of making Dave stop his vehicle on a hectic bridge to sing "I Feel Pretty" to soothe himself down, which causes more public humiliation and growing aggravation. As bizarre as these techniques are, they are developed to provoke Dave into facing his anger head-on.

As Dave continues his therapy, he begins recognizing that his anger concerns stem from much deeper psychological scars, especially from a bullying occurrence during his childhood. Dr. Rydell assists him confront these past issues, consisting of a cathartic moment where Dave withstands his childhood bully, who is now a Buddhist monk.

Problems and Resolution
The individual development that Dave exhibits starts to positively impact his life. However, the movie tosses a curveball when it is recommended that Dr. Rydell may in fact be a delusional mental patient, which all the sessions might have belonged to an elaborate plan. This twist contributes to the movie's eccentric narrative and Dave's sense of truth being checked.

In the climactic sequence, Dave is as soon as again put on the spot throughout a situation that evaluates his capability to handle his anger in front of a crowd. Utilizing the tools he's learned from Dr. Rydell, Dave manages to express his sensations without losing control, proving his growth and understanding of his anger.

Conclusion and Themes
The movie ends on a favorable note, with Dave emerging as a more grounded and assertive individual, having won the respect of his associates, his girlfriend, and most notably, himself. The last scenes expose that the entire experience was certainly an elaborate, if radical, therapy session managed by Linda and Dr. Rydell to assist Dave become the individual he was indicated to be.

"Anger Management" mixes funny with lessons on the value of interaction and self-awareness. It also discuss how unaddressed emotional issues can have far-reaching effects on a person's life, relationships, and self-confidence. Through the laughter, there's a message about the requirement of resolving one's problems directly and maturely-- a lesson that is both advantageous and universally relatable.

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