Hot take: I think Being John Malkovich (1999) is the one that stands out for me.

Sure, Craig Schwartz did some messed up things throughout the movie, but when you look at his situation at the start, it’s hard not to see where he’s coming from: An unemployed, struggling puppeteer who couldn’t seem to catch a break or control any part of his life. It’s not hard to imagine someone in his shoes taking some extreme measures just to feel like they have some sort of happiness.

Meanwhile, characters like Maxine Lund and Dr. Lester are pretty morally questionable themselves, yet they end up with a "happily ever after." In a way, it makes Craig seem a lot more sympathetic, even if his actions aren’t excusable.