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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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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| OregonianMarc MohanIf the behavior of the characters had been more recognizably human in its venality, and the film's perspective more ruthless, this custom-made compound might have worked. |
| Blu-ray.comBrian OrndorfGood work remains despite obvious obstacles, though it's disheartening to see the production settle for less when closing out this entertaining feature, diminishing the few highlights it delivers. |
| Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinThe film often defies expectations but also winds up sidestepping the kind of trapdoors and quicksand that might have made the ride more exhilarating. |
| Philadelphia Daily NewsGary Thompson"Better Living" never seems to know how seriously to take Doug's downward spiral - we get mixed signals on its commitment to its black-comedy potential. And the resolution feels wishy-washy. |
| The Patriot LedgerAl AlexanderIt has all the elements for a crackerjack neo-noir about an apothecary who foolishly attempts to fill a prescription for murder. But there's something missing, namely a script that's little more than a formulaic potion. |
| Columbus AliveBrad KeefeIt's got some of the comic-noir-y small town murder plot of 'To Die For' without the payoff. It's got some of the male midlife crisis of 'American Beauty' without the nuance. |
| SF WeeklyJonathan KieferSome chemicals, when combined, manage only to become inert. |
| Paste MagazineTom MeekThere are plenty of fine comedic moments in Better Living, it's just that the deeper exploration of life, expectations of and pursuit of happiness is as rote and exciting as getting a prescription filled. |
| CompuserveHarvey S. KartenSam Rockwell proves to be one of the funniest actors in the business. |
| Film Journal InternationalDoris ToumarkineWith more than stick figures and witless humor, the film might have delivered better viewing through cinematic chemistry. |
