Good Advice

The audience's emotional response is primarily driven by the film's comedic elements, eliciting significant Humor from the absurd situations and character flaws, especially Ryan's initial ineptitude and Cindy's self-absorption. Joy and Happiness stem from Ryan's unexpected success with the advice column and his personal growth. The romantic arc between Ryan and Page generates strong feelings of Love and Hope for their relationship to overcome the deception. Satisfaction and Inspiration arise from Ryan's transformation from a self-serving stockbroker to someone genuinely helping others, while moments of Anxiety and Anticipation are present as his fraud risks exposure and external threats emerge.