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Better Living Through Chemistry (2014)

Not Rated  |   |  Comedy, Drama  |  14 March 2014 (USA)
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A strait-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.

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A strait-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. Written by Occupant Films

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Happiness has no formula.

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14 March 2014 (USA)  »

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Blonde sur ordonnance  »

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$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,337 (USA) (21 March 2014)

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$72,273 (USA) (21 March 2014)
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Jeremy Renner was originally cast in the lead role but due to his busy schedule, he had to drop out and was replaced by Sam Rockwell. See more »

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Jane Fonda: [narrating] Ya can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.
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Good flick!
2 June 2014 | by (Planet Earth) – See all my reviews

Well, I enjoyed this one thoroughly. One, there was rarely a boring moment, it didn't give me enough time to ponder about what next? Two, the performances by both Sam and Olivia were convincing and enjoyable, especially Sam. Once in a while what one needs is pure entertainment(not nonsensical though!) and this one provides the right thrills and entertainment in one go. Olivia Wilde is exactly that, just wild in the movie and has a wonderful screen presence. The chemistry between the two is great too, and you wish they had more scenes together. I gave it a 7 for I had a good time watching it and would recommend it for an evening watch.


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