Is this the most Leigh has ever used extended, silent closeups? His actors are so attuned to their characters' emotions in any given moment that you can read it all on their faces as plain as day.
I did struggle with the first half or so - when we are held prisoner by Pansy's relentless negativity and see the effect it has on everyone around her, especially her son.
In light of how much talking (complaining, criticizing, catastrophizing) Pansy does…