Mia Farrow and Dustin Hoffman play a young couple who have had a one-night stand. The entire movie takes place during the dreaded and infamous "morning after", but many scenes are shown in flashback. While I usually criticize movies that rely on a nonlinear storyline and flashbacks, John Mortimer's script made some very interesting choices. While Mia and Dustin talk over breakfast, the conversation triggers a memory in one of them and cues a flashback. Some might find this disjointed, but others might see the realism in it. Words trigger memories, and before we know it, we're lost in another thought while real life continues.
I didn't end up liking John and Mary; in fact, I found it pretty unpleasant. Both characters, in the awkward light of day, struggle to get to know each other, and often speak internally as a reaction to what they're learning. Since I'm a girl, I'm a little biased to be on Mia Farrow's side. Dustin Hoffman's internal monologues show that he isn't a nice person. He judges her, assumes her behavior, regrets her affection, and is disappointed when she doesn't immediately leave. Why is it entertaining to watch Mia try and get to know someone like that?
I didn't end up liking John and Mary; in fact, I found it pretty unpleasant. Both characters, in the awkward light of day, struggle to get to know each other, and often speak internally as a reaction to what they're learning. Since I'm a girl, I'm a little biased to be on Mia Farrow's side. Dustin Hoffman's internal monologues show that he isn't a nice person. He judges her, assumes her behavior, regrets her affection, and is disappointed when she doesn't immediately leave. Why is it entertaining to watch Mia try and get to know someone like that?