Manchester by the Sea- Studies

Just saw Manchester by the Sea the other day and I'm now obsessed with it. What a lovely film. 

I really appreciate how it doesn't shy away from the truth and harshness of the devastating situations Lee (the main character) goes through. Despite the tragic situations, the characters always have so much heart and soul to them. 

I felt the cut from the boat memory to the reality of Lee driving was really effective. 

The use of vibrant colors on the boat and bright lighting in contrast to the shot of Lee being in complete shadow to me represents how Lee is hiding from his past and is presently living in the shadows of Manchester.

I thought the shot of Randi on the bed really captured the bliss of the moment. I loved how the light entered through the transparent curtains and the contrast of textures on the bed felt like a Gustav Klimt painting (excuse my spelling of Klimt in the sketch). Her head being pushed all the way to the right allows the eye to take in the whole scene before reaching her face.

I thought the shot with Lee resting on Joe's body was very emotionally evocative and haunting image (drawing on top). I liked the vertical lines on the wall enforcing this kind of downward motion and the darkness of Lee's hair framing his brother's pale face. I also appreciated the doctor's acting in the back and how he seemed so thoughtful while Lee said his goodbye.