The Way to Happiness

About This Movie

The Way to Happiness is an intriguing documentary that adapts L. Ron Hubbard's text into a film format. Directed by Taron Lexton, it takes a somewhat unconventional approach, presenting the material chapter by chapter, which gives it a unique pacing. It’s less about traditional storytelling and more about illustrating principles through a mix of narratives from various characters. The performances are varied, some feeling more genuine than others, but they manage to convey the essence of the precepts. It creates an atmosphere that is contemplative, almost instructional, rather than purely entertaining. The practical effects are minimal, allowing the text's ideas to take center stage, which I find distinctive in the landscape of documentaries.

Adaptation of L. Ron Hubbard's workChapter by chapter formatDistinctive storytelling approach