Moment by Moment (1978)

Film Overview
"Moment by Moment" is a romantic drama film launched in 1978. The movie was directed and written by Jane Wagner and starred iconic actors Lily Tomlin and John Travolta. The motion picture plots a love affair in between two characters with contrasting backgrounds, where their individual battles discover the true nature of their relationship.

Plot and Characters
The main figures of the movie are a mature female named Trisha Rawlings (played by Lily Tomlin) and a younger man called Strip (played by John Travolta). Trisha is a rich, yet emotionally bereft female who is dealing with individual battles following her divorce. Strip, on the other hand, is a drifter who Trisha encounters at a dining establishment. Drawn to each other's distinct aura, the two engage in conversations and ultimately establish a relationship.

Trisha, initially protected, eventually finds herself drew in to Strip's free-spiritedness and vulnerability. Strip, being a social castaway, sees in Trisha a lady who can provide him stability and approval. The disparity in their social classes creates a complex dynamic as the relationship advances.

Themes and Symbols
The film dives into styles such as love, companionship, and the societal shackles of class, age, and status. The connection between Trisha and Strip is nuanced, challenging the social norms of relationships between an older, rich lady and a young, poor man.

These styles are brought to life through numerous importances within the movie. Time plays a substantial function, encapsulated in the film's title "Moment by Moment". The relationship between Trisha and Strip is fleeting, each moment shared is vital to their intertwined stories.

Reception and Criticism
Jane Wagner set to provide an engaging piece about non-traditional love and societal standards with "Moment by Moment". However, the movie got significant criticism upon release, with lots of critics mentioning an absence of chemistry between Tomlin and Travolta, subpar efficiencies, and a script lacking emotional depth.

Nevertheless, the film likewise got praise for its strong exploration of a non-traditional love affair, its efforts to bridge the gap between societal hierarchies, and its usage of significance to highlight these styles.

Concluding thoughts
Regardless of criticism, "Moment by Moment" continues to be a distinct piece of late 70's cinema. It checked out uncharted territories of relationships considered unconventional and presented a thought-provoking discourse on social standards. The movie's main message rings clear, the pursuit of joy should not be confined within societal limits and constraints. The movie may have not been a box-office hit, but its significance lies in its exploration of intricate societal and romantic intricacies.

"Moment by Moment" attempts to catch the essence of an unexpected, uncommon, and passionate relationship in between two people from contrasting walks of life. It remains a strong attempt at storytelling, with a focus on the ephemerality of moments, the pain of love, and the intricacy of human connections, making the movie a bold expedition of love in its most raw and vulnerable type.

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