Held Up

As a comedy, 'Held Up' primarily elicits Humor, Joy, and Happiness from its audience, stemming from the absurd hostage situation, the bumbling robbers, and the incompetent police response. The protagonist Michael's chaotic attempts to manage the situation and his personal predicament also contribute to the comedic tone. Relief is a significant emotion as the various predicaments are resolved. Curiosity is piqued by the mysterious crate, and Surprise comes from the unexpected comedic twists. Mild Anticipation and Anxiety are present due to the hostage scenario, but these are consistently undercut by the film's comedic nature, leading to more Confusion and Empathy for Michael's absurd plight.