I found this movie very personal. Two of my friends died by suicide. I myself have struggled with depression and suicide ideation. In addition, I work in a newsroom. I read about journalist Christine Chubbuck before seeing this film and her story broke my heart. She struggled with depression, never found any love in her life, and committed suicide on live television in front of her co-workers. "Christine" is a tough watch and an accurate portrayal of someone going on the downward spiral of mental instability. The camera is often locked on actress Rebecca Hall's face, as the viewer gets to see and feel her every emotion. Her transformation into Chubbuck is peerless. She captures her look, voice, and mannerisms. I don't understand why she didn't get a Best Actress nomination in 2017. One scene that stands out is an encounter she has with her mother, where she ends the fight by saying, "Why won't you just listen to me?" As someone who's fought depression, her delivery cut right through me. Another scene I love is when she attends a party with her coworkers. The camera stays with Hall, keeping all the other actors out of focus and not well framed. This emphasizes her isolation. Again, this realistically captures that feeling of loneliness and disassociation from others. This is not a movie I can picture myself watching again. But it's an exceptional one nonetheless.
***1/2 out of ****
***1/2 out of ****
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