Mary and Max

In mary and max pathos and comedy fit hand in hand. The audience observes a relationship that blossoms over a long period of time. We see the downfalls and the up beat moments. Giving the audience this insight lets us feel closer to both characters while still being able to laugh at moments. I think a moment that shows this technique a lot would be when Max goes to over eaters anonymous.  He is going because he cannot stop eating and a women keeps trying to kiss him. He doesn’t understand why and he doesn’t know how to react but it’s funny when he steps out of the elevator with lip stick prints all over his face. It’s a moment where the audience feels bad that he doesn’t understand but it’s funny because she is taking advantage and making him look humorous. Mary and Max was very well done and this film is very beautiful in its own sense.