The sound gradually expands through the orchestra and warms into something that, under Mr. Davies, has more gentle swing than the relentless forward motion generally associated with Mr. Glass.
The relentless forward motion has meant no time to dwell on the absurdities of the plot — all that has mattered are the characters, the action and the jokes.
But these are exceptional even within those directors' work: Lucas's other sci-fi films being fast-moving toy-operas, while Kubrick's Doctor Strangelove and Clockwork Orange are relentless in their irony and forward movement.
"It's always forward movement".
There is forward movement.
A certain forward movement will prevail.
"Crazy, Stupid, Love" takes its time, understanding that digression can be more important, and more satisfying, than relentless forward momentum.
His forward movement is already producing some side effects.
Such verbs create a strong sense of forward movement halted.
We need to reward and encourage forward movement, not slouching.
