The best lines are swamped by background noise and overlapping dialogue and the action has a zigzagging trajectory without rhythm or variations in mood.

Instead of embracing the whole brat, The Moment pulls its punches.

The film’s sardonic edge is dulled by a reliance on stereotypical depictions of philistine self-interest. Who would dream that music-industry hangers-on would be up-speaking solipsists? Well, almost everybody.

Hailey Gates is a standout as Charli’s creative director Celeste. She was excellent in The Drama earlier this year and she’s becoming a face I’m always eager to see.