I can understand why this film was important at its time, but I think that, having been spoiled with so many great films over the years and coming to it so late, it doesn't really compare or seem very relevant any more. They don't actually make a fuss of the homosexual element thankfully, it just is. There's no awkward coming out scenes or prejudice towards the LGBT community. In fact, in some ways it's a bit too free and bohemian, detracting from the story itself with obnoxious children and odd friends.
I didn't like the characters enough to make a connection with any of them and found that the film dragged on a bit and didn't really have a purposeful story. Was it to show that love shouldn't be shared between more than two people? Was it just a way of making a film about relationships that don't fit the standard biblical framework? Or was it saying five kids and a dog are too much for people to handle?
If this film was made today, they would have to be more sympathetic to the situation and emote better. The wishy-washy acting would not cut the mustard and more content/dialogue would be needed to give an explanation that is missing from this one. Something to make me care about the romances and be upset by any break ups?
Also, I didn't notice a message that says that no animals were harmed during the making of the film, but I hope that was the case.
I didn't like the characters enough to make a connection with any of them and found that the film dragged on a bit and didn't really have a purposeful story. Was it to show that love shouldn't be shared between more than two people? Was it just a way of making a film about relationships that don't fit the standard biblical framework? Or was it saying five kids and a dog are too much for people to handle?
If this film was made today, they would have to be more sympathetic to the situation and emote better. The wishy-washy acting would not cut the mustard and more content/dialogue would be needed to give an explanation that is missing from this one. Something to make me care about the romances and be upset by any break ups?
Also, I didn't notice a message that says that no animals were harmed during the making of the film, but I hope that was the case.