was way ahead of its time. The shots chosen by the filmmakers greatly contributed to enriching the story. One scene that stands out is when George goes into the closet to get the gun. When he enters, we witness a particularly dark moment as George stands in the closet. The single bulb swings from side to side, while George grips the gun in a threatening manner. The revelation of the true nature of the weapon is a particularly intense scene since the viewer is led to believe that George actually intends to murder Martha. Many close-ups are used in the film during key moments. There's a close-up of Martha, as she walks the living room floor explaining George's failures to Nick and Honey. The close-up allows viewers to see how angry and bitter she is. We see many close-ups of George, including the scene where he talks to Nick on the lawn about the boy who killed his parents. In this shot, we see the effects that the evening and the alcohol had on George, who looks very exhausted. Various shots of alcohol are mixed in, reminding viewers that the characters continually drink, perhaps to forget their pain or to cheer them up, but that alcohol only creates things.