I Will, I Will...For Now
I Will, I Will...For Now

I Will, I Will...For Now

1976Movie108 minEnglish

Les Bingham takes umbrage that his ex-wife Katie has a new love in life. What he doesn't know is that her new paramour is lawyer Lou Springer. When Katie's sister Sally arrives and tells the two about her new, hip '70s marriage contract, Les and Katie decide to try to get together again under a more liberal marriage contract, like Katie's sister. But, unfortunately for the couple, the contract is planted with the seeds of self-destruction.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Norman LearGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Two divorced couples decide to try living together in a communal arrangement, hoping to navigate their complex relationships and avoid repeating past mistakes. As they attempt to share living space and explore new romantic entanglements, they discover that dealing with their own hang-ups and each other's issues proves more challenging than anticipated. The film explores themes of modern relationships, sexual freedom, and the difficulties of honest communication.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'I Will, I Will... For Now' received a mixed to negative reception from critics, many of whom found its attempts at progressive sexual and relationship humor to be dated and unsuccessful. While some acknowledged the performances of the lead actors, the overall consensus pointed to a lack of comedic timing and a predictable plot. Audiences also seemed to be divided, with some appreciating its exploration of unconventional relationships for the era, while others found it to be more awkward than amusing.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's comedic premise often falls flat, relying on forced situations rather than genuine wit.
  • Performances are commendable, particularly from Elliott Gould and Diane Keaton, but are not enough to salvage the weak script.
  • The exploration of polyamory and divorce, while potentially interesting, feels underdeveloped and somewhat preachy.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce for this film, with limited data available to summarize specific likes or dislikes. However, general sentiment suggests audiences found the humor to be inconsistent and the plot less engaging than expected for a romantic comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was one of the few directorial efforts by Norman Lear outside of his highly successful television productions like 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'.

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