“I think it’s a clever (and devastating) bit of writing to turn something that is so beautiful and vulnerable into the ultimate downfall of Joel’s character.”
I love this and agree 100%. I felt Joel and Ellie both had fantastic story arcs written for them that were filled with complication and nuance.
The point in which Joel snaps and finds his way to Ellie in the surgical room was so well written and executed! I felt the muffled battle sounds was an excellent representation of the disassociation that can happen when you have tunnel vision and act out of trauma adrenaline. He wasn’t hearing or seeing himself rationally in that moment.
At the end, his lies and devotion to Ellie are both beautiful and tragic. It’s a loss of innocence and trust that feels more devastating than the trauma of the pandemic itself. It’s not going to end well for him.
Loved this post and the strong opinions included!
“I think it’s a clever (and devastating) bit of writing to turn something that is so beautiful and vulnerable into the ultimate downfall of Joel’s character.”
I love this and agree 100%. I felt Joel and Ellie both had fantastic story arcs written for them that were filled with complication and nuance.
The point in which Joel snaps and finds his way to Ellie in the surgical room was so well written and executed! I felt the muffled battle sounds was an excellent representation of the disassociation that can happen when you have tunnel vision and act out of trauma adrenaline. He wasn’t hearing or seeing himself rationally in that moment.
At the end, his lies and devotion to Ellie are both beautiful and tragic. It’s a loss of innocence and trust that feels more devastating than the trauma of the pandemic itself. It’s not going to end well for him.