Very interesting thoughts. I especially liked the example of the wedding at the beginning of the film being the only genuinely happy scene in the entire trilogy. It's true.

Of course there are other "happy" scenes in the movies, but they always have in them the lingering effects of sadness, loss and guilt.

Think about it -- Michael and Kay's wedding doesn't even get a frame of film!

Good thread. I'm glad to see that some serious discussion has taken over the boards again.