In the movie "Anger Management," Jack Nicholson's character, Dr. Buddy Rydell, is not actually trying to make Adam Sandler's character, Dave Buznik, angry as part of a legitimate anger management therapy technique. Instead, Dr. Rydell's unorthodox and eccentric methods involve putting Dave in various absurd and frustrating situations to trigger his anger. This is done primarily for comedic effect and to create humorous scenarios throughout the film.
The movie takes a more exaggerated and comedic approach to the concept of anger management, deviating from real-life therapeutic practices. In actual anger management therapy, the goal is to help patients understand and control their anger, rather than deliberately trying to provoke them. Traditional anger management therapy typically includes techniques such as cognitive restructuring, relaxation exercises, communication skills training, and problem-solving strategies to address anger issues in a constructive and therapeutic manner.
"Anger Management" takes a more exaggerated and comedic approach for entertainment purposes. The film's premise revolves around the idea that Dave Buznik, who has anger issues, is sentenced to attend an anger management program after an incident on a plane. Dr. Rydell, the therapist in charge of the program, puts Dave in all sorts of outrageous situations to push his buttons and force him to confront his anger in a bizarre and comedic way.
While the movie's portrayal of anger management techniques is not reflective of real therapeutic practices, it serves as a comedic backdrop for the film's plot and character dynamics. The focus of the movie is on generating laughter and providing an entertaining story, rather than accurately representing the process of anger management therapy. As with many comedies, "Anger Management" takes creative liberties for comedic purposes, which is why the approach to anger management in the movie may seem unusual or weird compared to real-life practices.