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Better Living Through Chemistry

2014 · 91 min

A wry, uncomfortable comedy that drifts into darker territory, watching a meek man unravel with a mix of cringe and sympathy.

Tagline: Happiness has no formula
Overview: A straight-laced pharmacist's uneventful life spirals out of control when he starts an affair with a trophy wife customer who takes him on a joyride involving sex, drugs and possibly murder.
How it feels: Dark, satirical, cynical and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Identity, betrayal, addiction, family
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence and gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
betrayal
addiction
family
obsession
Places: small town
workplace
suburbs
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong