Identity Thief

The audience's emotional response to 'Identity Thief' is primarily driven by its comedic elements, eliciting significant Humor, Joy, and Happiness through the absurd cross-country chase and the dynamic between Jason Bateman's straight-man and Melissa McCarthy's outlandish character. Underlying the comedy, the crime aspect generates Anxiety and Anger as Sandy Patterson grapples with the devastating impact of identity theft. The dramatic undertones foster Empathy for both protagonists as their personal struggles and vulnerabilities are revealed, leading to moments of Sadness and ultimately Inspiration and Hope as they learn from each other and find resolution, culminating in a sense of Relief and Satisfaction.