The Smile Man

The movie, a blend of Comedy and Drama, primarily elicits Humor through its dark and ironic premise of a man permanently stuck with a smile after a tragic accident. This is balanced by strong feelings of Empathy and Sadness for Willem's challenging new reality and the profound impact of his disability. Melancholy underscores the bittersweet nature of his survival coupled with this unique affliction. The audience also experiences Surprise and a sense of the Disturbing due to the unsettling nature of a forced, unchangeable smile, alongside Anxiety and Hope as Willem navigates his adaptation.