I just finished watching this movie and the first thought that comes to mind is: what an audacious flick. From the get go, we're very told that the main couple has no chemistry whatsoever; the two characters are quite different from each other. Varney is that kind of a guy whose wife is capable of ordering him whenever she wants to-- and in this case, she wants it all the time. Mrs. Varney is a woman with a strong personality who tries to live the American dream, in which she is the strongest out there and has the most perfect family. In fact, her character is a Freud's classic, mainly for avoiding conflict and trying to pretend everything's alright-- when it's really not. For that reason, I got admired in how well developed the characters were. That being said, Mr. Varney, by admitting his life is just miserable, begins going out with another woman: some woman whose life is ruled by prescribed drugs. Mr. Varney, albeit being a pharmaceutic, sinks into this crazy addicted life, delivering plenty of funny moments-- and remembering me of 1996's "The People vs. Larry Flynt". There are great twist all the way through, and if you like surprising films, this one is indeed a good choice. In the end, spectator is not given any beautiful message about life or relationships, but it's easy to see how sometimes circumstances can help you out.
Review of Better Living Through Chemistry
