Stand Off

Audience emotional responses for 'Stand Off' are primarily driven by its unique blend of dark comedy, tense crime, and underlying family drama. **Humor** and general **Joy/Happiness** are prominent, stemming from the quirky characters and the absurd, ironic nature of Jimbo's predicament. This is balanced by significant **Anxiety** and **Anticipation** as the high-stakes hostage situation unfolds with multiple factions surrounding the curio shop. Underlying these are feelings of **Empathy** and a degree of **Sadness** for Jimbo's desperate circumstances and the dramatic reveal of his potential father, culminating in a sense of **Relief** if a resolution is found.