Young Adult

The movie "Young Adult" elicits a complex mix of emotions, primarily driven by its dark comedy and drama genres. Audiences experience significant Sadness and Melancholy stemming from Mavis Gary's deeply unhappy and unfulfilled life, her desperate clinging to a fabricated past, and her inability to mature. The film also generates considerable Humor, though it's often uncomfortable and cringe-inducing, derived from Mavis's delusional and self-destructive attempts to reclaim her high school glory. Disgust and Anger are common responses to Mavis's selfish and manipulative behavior, while Empathy is primarily felt for the character of Matt Freehauf, who serves as a grounded counterpoint to Mavis's fantasy. A strong sense of Nostalgia (albeit a distorted one for Mavis) and Anxiety as her ill-conceived plans unfold contribute to the overall emotional landscape.