I rewatched this movie last night. I have it on VHS which I bought for $1.
I remember it moving me a great deal the last time, but this time I found it a bit insipid, and the script poorly done and choppy.
Still, it is interesting to reflect how, as recently as 1981, a movie which contained very overt Christianity in it, which was central to the plot in what amounted to the climax, could still win Best Picture, and still be showered with accolades.
I can’t imagine that today. I can’t imagine a religious film even being nominated. Everything has changed. Back then, Alan Alda and Rob Reiner were honest Liberals. Hate was not everywhere, and it was possible to disagree with one another and still laugh later.
No more. No more.
Where are we going? I don’t know. I don’t know.