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A successful investment banker struggles to process the death of his wife by dismantling various household items. He forms an unlikely connection with a customer service representative from a company he contacted for a vending machine repair. Their relationship helps him navigate his grief and understand his own emotional detachment.

Demolition received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Jake Gyllenhaal's performance and Jean-Marc Vallée's distinctive directorial style. However, some critics found the film's narrative and themes to be uneven and somewhat predictable, leading to a divided audience response.

• Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a compelling performance as a man grappling with profound grief.

• Jean-Marc Vallée's direction is stylish but doesn't always cohere with the film's emotional arc.

• The film's exploration of loss and unconventional coping mechanisms is thought-provoking, though sometimes unfocused.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's unique take on grief and Jake Gyllenhaal's performance, finding it to be an emotional and sometimes cathartic experience. However, some viewers felt the plot was a bit too quirky and didn't fully connect with the characters' motivations.

The film's distinctive visual style and non-linear narrative were hallmarks of Jean-Marc Vallée's later acclaimed work, such as 'Big Little Lies' and 'Dallas Buyers Club'.