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词条 Better Living Through Chemistry (film)
释义

  1. Plot

  2. Cast

  3. Production

      Casting    Filming  

  4. References

  5. External links

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| name = Better Living Through Chemistry
| image = Better Living Through Chemistry poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = {{Plainlist|
  • David Posamentier
  • Geoff Moore

}}
| producer = {{Plainlist|
  • Felipe Marino
  • Joe Neurauter

}}
| writer = {{Plainlist|
  • David Posamentier
  • Geoff Moore

}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
  • Sam Rockwell
  • Olivia Wilde
  • Michelle Monaghan
  • Ben Schwartz
  • Ken Howard
  • Ray Liotta
  • Jane Fonda

}}
| music = {{Plainlist|
  • Andrew Feltenstein
  • John Nau

}}
| cinematography = Tim Suhrstedt
| editing = Jonathan Alberts
| studio = {{Plainlist|
  • Occupant Entertainment
  • Occupant Films

}}
| distributor = Samuel Goldwyn Films (United States)
| released = {{Film date|2014|3|14|United States}}
| runtime =
| country = United States
United Kingdom
| language = English
| budget =
| gross = $75,143[1]
}}

Better Living Through Chemistry is a 2014 American comedy-drama film directed and written by David Posamentier and Geoff Moore.[2] The film stars Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde, Michelle Monaghan and Ray Liotta. The film was released on March 14, 2014.

Plot

Doug Varney (Sam Rockwell), is unhappily married to Kara (Michelle Monaghan). They have a son Ethan who is acting weird. Kara isn't interested in anything but staying fit and cycling; she teaches spin classes and wins the town's cycle race every year. Straitlaced Doug is bullied by his retired father-in-law, whose small-town Pharmacy he took over.

Elizabeth (Olivia Wilde), is a bored trophy wife, prescription drug abuser and one of Doug's best clients. She seduces the unhappy Doug and they begin an affair and do lots of pharmaceuticals. Doug's life is transformed by "better living through chemistry". Elizabeth persuades Doug to murder her husband Jack (Ray Liotta) so that they can run away together by tampering with the dosages of his heart medication. The plan fails when the delivery boy ODs on stolen pharmaceuticals. Doug realises that he can't abandon his son who needs him and straightens up. Elizabeth leaves Jack and heads overseas.

Cast

  • Sam Rockwell as Doug Varney[3]
  • Olivia Wilde as Elizabeth Roberts[4]
  • Michelle Monaghan as Kara Varney[5]
  • Ray Liotta[6] as Jack Roberts
  • Norbert Leo Butz as Agent Andrew Carp
  • Ben Schwartz as Noah[7][2]
  • Ken Howard as Walter Bishop[7]
  • Jane Fonda as herself, a customer at Doug's pharmacy and the film's narrator[7]

Production

On February 25, 2010, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Posamentier and Moore would collaborate on their directorial debut, with their own screenplay of Better Living Through Chemistry, for Occupant Films.[3] On January 7, 2014, Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired all the United States distribution rights to the film for a spring 2014 release.[4]

Casting

In April 2010, Paul Rudd was expected to join the cast as a lead actor to play Douglas Varney.[5] However, on September 15, 2010, Jennifer Garner and Jeremy Renner joined the cast to play the lead roles in the film, with Renner to play Douglas Varney and Garner to play Elizabeth Roberts.[6] On February 11, 2011, Judi Dench and Michelle Monaghan joined the cast of the film.[7][8]

Then, on July 15, 2011, Sam Rockwell continued negotiations with Occupant Films to replace Renner, who left the project due to a hectic filming schedule.[9][10] In August 2011, Garner was pregnant and expecting her third child with Ben Affleck,[11] resulting in the actress' departure from the project. Olivia Wilde replaced Garner[12] and was cast opposite the confirmed Rockwell.[13] Ray Liotta also joined the cast on March 27, 2012 to play the husband of Elizabeth Roberts.[14] On May 16, 2012, Jane Fonda joined the cast of the film as Narrator, as well as a cameo as a customer of a pharmacy run by Douglas Varney.[15]

Filming

The filming of Better Living Through Chemistry began in May 2012 in Annapolis, Maryland.[16] The duration of filming was five weeks and it occurred in different locations, including Baltimore, Anne Arundel County and Eastern Shore of Maryland.[17] On May 10, 2012, the filming crew was shooting footage at Maryland State House.[18]

References

1. ^http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=betterlivingthroughchemistry.htm
2. ^{{cite news |first=Brian |last=Gallagher |title=EXCLUSIVE: Ben Schwartz Talks Turbo |url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/exclusive-ben-schwartz-talks-turbo |work=Movieweb |date=November 21, 2013 |accessdate=February 13, 2014}}
3. ^1 {{cite news|title=Duo making directing debut on 'Chemistry'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/duo-making-directing-debut-chemistry-21112|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=hollywoodreporter.com|date=February 25, 2010}}
4. ^{{cite news|last=Cox|first=Gordon|title=Samuel Goldwyn Films Snags 'Better Living Through Chemistry' with Sam Rockwell|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/samuel-goldwyn-films-snags-better-living-through-chemistry-with-sam-rockwell-1201034404/|accessdate=January 8, 2014|newspaper=variety.com|date=January 7, 2014}}
5. ^{{cite news|title=Paul Rudd Circling Two Different Murderous Dark Comedies|url=http://www.firstshowing.net/2010/paul-rudd-circling-two-different-murderous-dark-comedies/|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=firstshowing.net|date=April 21, 2010}}
6. ^{{cite news|title=Jennifer Garner may discover 'Chemistry' with Jeremy Renner|url=http://www.hollywoodnews.com/2010/09/16/jennifer-garner-may-discover-chemistry-with-jeremy-renner/|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=hollywoodnews.com|date=September 16, 2010}}
7. ^1 {{cite news|title=Judi Dench & Michelle Monaghan Join 'Better Living Through Chemistry'|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/judi_dench_michelle_monaghan_join_better_living_through_chemistry|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=indiewire.com|date=February 12, 2011}}
8. ^{{cite news|title=Actors fill 'Living' spaces: Renner, Dench, Garner, Monaghan join cast|url=https://variety.com/2011/film/news/actors-fill-living-spaces-1118032079/|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=variety.com|date=February 11, 2011}}
9. ^1 {{cite news|title=Sam Rockwell in talks for 'Chemistry' role|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a330219/sam-rockwell-in-talks-for-chemistry-role.html|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=digitalspy.co.uk|date=July 16, 2011}}
10. ^{{cite web|title=Sam Rockwell in Talks to Replace Jeremy Renner in BETTER LIVING THROUGH CHEMISTRY|url=http://collider.com/sam-rockwell-better-living-through-chemistry/|work=Collider|publisher=Demand Film|accessdate=December 23, 2013|author=Ben Garman}}
11. ^{{cite news|title=Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck expecting their third child as the 'thrilled' couple reveal the actress is pregnant|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2029049/Jennifer-Garner-pregnant-2011-Actress-Ben-Affleck-expecting-3rd-child.html|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=dailymail.co.uk|date=August 23, 2011}}
12. ^{{cite news|title=Olivia Wilde replaces Jennifer Garner in comedy 'Better Living Through Chemistry'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a337222/olivia-wilde-replaces-jennifer-garner-in-comedy-better-living-through-chemistry.html|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=digitalspy.co.uk|date=August 26, 2011}}
13. ^1 {{cite news|title=Wilde in talks to replace Garner in 'Chemistry'|url=https://variety.com/2011/film/news/wilde-in-talks-to-replace-garner-in-chemistry-1118041819/|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=variety.com|date=August 25, 2011}}
14. ^1 {{cite news|title=Ray Liotta Finalizing Talks For 'Better Living Through Chemistry'|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/ray-liotta-finalizing-talks-for-better-living-through-chemistry/|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=deadline.com|date=March 27, 2012}}
15. ^1 2 3 {{cite news|title=Jane Fonda Joins 'Better Living Through Chemistry'|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/jane-fonda-joins-better-living-through-chemistry/|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=deadline.com|date=May 16, 2012}}
16. ^{{cite news|title=Indie movie starring Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell to film in Md.|url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-05-03/entertainment/bs-ae-better-living-shoot-20120503_1_independent-film-hbo-film-game-change-olivia-wilde|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=baltimoresun.com|date=May 3, 2012}}
17. ^{{cite news|title=Olivia Wilde is headed to Maryland for 'Better Living'|url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2012/05/04/olivia-wilde-is-headed-to-maryland-for-better-living/|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=onlocationvacations.com|date=May 4, 2012}}
18. ^{{cite news|title='Better Living Through Chemistry' film shot outside Md. State House|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/maryland-politics/post/better-living-through-chemistry-film-shot-outside-md-state-house/2012/05/11/gIQANEpyHU_blog.html|accessdate=August 13, 2013|newspaper=washingtonpost.com|date=May 11, 2012}}

External links

  • {{IMDb title|1609479|Better Living Through Chemistry}}
  • {{Rotten Tomatoes|better_living_through_chemistry}}

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