The War of the Roses

The War of the Roses, while categorized as Comedy and Romance, is predominantly a dark comedy that explores the bitter and destructive end of a marriage. The audience experiences high levels of Humor (10) derived from the over-the-top, black comedic portrayal of the couple's escalating war. This is closely followed by intense Anger (5) and Disgust (6) at the characters' extreme pettiness and animosity. Anxiety (13) builds as the conflict escalates, keeping viewers on edge about how far the characters will go. Despite the comedic tone, there's an underlying Sadness (3) for the tragic breakdown of a once-happy relationship. Surprise (7) is frequent due to the unpredictable and outrageous actions of the couple, and the film can be Disturbing (26) due to the raw intensity of the marital breakdown.