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Better Things poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.0 / 100
2008·Drama·1h 33m

BETTER THINGS

Gail's agoraphobia keeps her inside where she escapes into romance novels. She shares a house with her Nan, recently back from the hospital. Gradually, they both try to reach out to each other to break their isolation. Rob plunges further into his addiction as a way of numbing his heartbreak over the death of his girlfriend. In his stupor, he dreams of embracing her again. Mr & Mrs Gladwin are going through a shift in their 60 year relationship. Years of resentment and unspoken truths have built a barrier between them that Mrs Gladwin, in her abiding love, tries to erode in little gestures.

Above the Line
Duane Hopkins·DirectorDuane Hopkins·WriterChristopher Ross·Additional Director of PhotographyChristopher Barwell·Editor
Cast
Tara Ballard·SarahBetty Bench·Mrs GladwinMichael Socha·MikeFreddie Cunliffe·JonPatricia Loveland·Nan WilsonFrank Bench·Mr GladwinRachel McIntyre·Gail WilsonChe Corr·DavidJane Foxhall·Tess' MumLiam McIlfatrick·Rob
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Duane Hopkins·Director
Writing· 1
Duane Hopkins·Writer
Camera· 1
Christopher Ross·Additional Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Christopher Barwell·Editor
Production· 3
Samm Haillay·ProducerRachel Robey·ProducerAlastair Clark·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 1
Lol Crawley·Cinematography
By the Numbers
56.0
OF 100
Master Score
5.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Better Things's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Contemplative, Reflective
Composition
Rule Of Thirds
Era
Contemporary
Visual Style
Photographic

“A woman with dark hair stands leaning against the side of a dark-colored car, with her arms crossed and holding keys. She is looking to her left with a serious ”

Key Elements
CarKeysSmall Streaked Object In Sky
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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