This is a very good movie, and I watched it three or four times before gradually discovering its charm. This film very nakedly demonstrates Lynn’s solid foundation as a photographer. Most of the scenes present the moving pictures in a static state, which cleverly prolongs a certain moment by capturing time. , This kind of almost static moment makes it very easy for people to grasp the existence of things, even if it is temporary. For example, at the end of the film, James's smile seems to be frozen in the middle of the wheat field, allowing people to grasp the happiness of James' "wish fulfillment" at that moment. At the same time, this photography-like shooting technique can also change the narrative rate of the film, thereby bringing about a situation of traumatic repetition. Those almost static scenes reflect the sense of temporary interruption in the repetitive trauma of the film's narrative. Simply put, James, as a child, will always feel guilty after Ryan's death, and these almost static images are like a resting station or shelter, allowing him to breathe or feel other good things. I think this way of switching the narrative rate with different shooting techniques to bring different emotional experiences to the audience is really ingenious. For example, at 34:20, where James is lying on Margaret-Ann, the picture and the characters are almost still, but you can always feel the pure and pure happiness in the picture, which is probably what James desires. Shelter, calm and comfortable; 42:23 this middle shot of James standing in the middle of the wheat field, the warm color of the screen overflows James to the dreamland of relaxation and comfort... These are not only James’ rest stops, but also allow The audience respite from the depressed mood. Although the picture gives people the feeling of stillness, the emotions inside are indeed intertwined and surging, which makes people get involved and fluctuate.
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