Review of Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) by Jenna I — 01 Oct 2016

What makes this movie so charming is how grounded and human it is. A loving portrait of a single mother trying all at once to conform to societal standards, provide a stable home for her son and yet strive to live her dreams.

The dialogue is so natural and yet it's surpassing to see in a movie because you almost never see mothers on film portrayed as not only multi-dimensional but flat out witty. I also loved how her love interests were also portrayed with dimension, considering this is pretty much the generic formula for a romantic comedy its interesting to see that even the 'dreamboat' is portrayed as flawed.

Great music, great little film.