Film Introduction:"Something So Right" is a romantic drama motion picture released in 1982. Directed by Lou Antonio and produced by Allan Burns, the film stars Ricky Schroder, Patty Duke, James Farentino, Fred Clothes Dryer, and Viveca Lindfors. While not being critically well-known, the film did handle to pull heartstrings of the audience with its heartful representation of love, growth, and family dynamics.
Plot Summary:Joey (Ricky Schroder) is a high school teenager who had a crush on Jackie (Patty Duke), the mom of his girlfriend, Carrie (Heather Locklear). Jackie, a divorcee in her 40s and a mother of 2, is charmed by Joey's gentlemanly mannerisms and the two start heading out after Joey ended things agreeably with Carrie. This, predictably, sets off a little bit of scandal in their rural neighborhood.
The unconventional relationship between Jackie and Joey is explored sensitively, with the couple dealing with judgment from the community, drawing the displeasure of Carrie, Jackie's child, and experiencing various challenges due to the age space and resultant varying interests and way of life. Despite all of it, the two attempt to make their relationship work, choosing to accept the uncomfortableness that comes from defying societal standards.
Main Characters and Performances:Patty Duke delivers a powerful efficiency as Jackie, showcasing a lady looking for her happiness in an unconventional relationship while also browsing her roles as a mother and a member of a judgmental societal cluster. Ricky Schroder, playing her younger love interest Joey, provides a mature efficiency, representing the emotional intricacies and battles of his character with a precision that is engaging.
Themes:The primary themes of the movie are love, social norms, and constrictive age standards in relationships. The motion picture illustrates the internal dispute the protagonists face when selecting between their love for each other and the social standards they are expected to adhere to. "Something So Right" likewise checks out themes of motherhood, relationships, and the great line in between those two in relation to Jackie's child Carrie.
Conclusion:"Something So Right" does not avoid touching the controversial topic of age disparity in relationships, especially when the lady is significantly older. It also highlights social judgements that typically surround unconventional relationships. However, the movie covers these aspects with heartwarming moments of love, approval and development, making it an interesting watch. Though it may not qualify as a work of art, it certainly provides an unique narrative, character depth, and thematic exploration that differentiates it from the crowd.
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