# Bo Burnham: Make Happy (2016)

> Bo Burnham turns a meticulously staged musical comedy special into a funny, unsettling examination of performance, happiness, and modern life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248387

## Facts

- Runtime: 60 min
- Genres: Comedy, Music
- Director: Christopher Storer, Bo Burnham
- Cast: Bo Burnham, Lorene Scafaria
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5192124/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, self-deprecating, comedy night, late night viewing

## Synopsis

A dazzling stand-up special that dives deep into the absurdities of modern life.

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