While this thought-provoking movie has very little offensive material, there is little life-affirming material either. Tom is faithful to Viv and says he loves her; he also turns to the church for solace. On the other hand, he is a cold, uncommunicative intellectual who puts Viv in an insane asylum and never visits her for ten years. She is literally dragged off, kicking and screaming. In spite of her husband’s abandonment, Viv never doubts his greatness. TOM AND VIV reflects the attitude of the people of the day concerning sexual matters; unmentionable. However, some references are made to women’s monthly cycles and menopause in connection with Viv’s illness, and virginity is considered desirable for unmarried persons. Only one obscenity is used for shock value. Typical of that period, the sophisticated often chain smoke and drink alcoholic beverages in social settings, and Viv frequently depends on pills and alcohol to deal with her physical and emotional problems. Not a pretty picture, but an honest one of a marriage not made in heaven.