Film Analysis: We Need To Talk About Kevin

Directed by Lynne Ramsay, We Need To Talk About Kevin is a film that illustrates the harrowing tale of a mother, Eva Khatchadourian (Tilda Swinton), who is forced to critically question her own actions and thoughts in order to make sense of a life-changing event. A high school massacre committed by a son she was never even sure she wanted. This journey of self reflection delves deeply on the theme of morality, and what circumstances make someone more susceptible to the temptations of darkness within us all. The challenge to come to terms with and control it is also explored greatly.

One text that this film reminds me of is the Dark Knight directed by Christopher Nolan. Both texts touches particularly on the modern day fear of those that
These were lines exchanged by mother and son at the end of the film. In my opinion this exemplifies the importance of remaining in control of your values and morals. Kevin throughout the film as stated before makes decision just for the sake of it. Again, it emphasis his lack of purpose and the constant recurrence of chaos in his life. No morals or values made it easier for him to become completely enveloped in his own world, with no outside perspective to make sure he remained on a clear path. This lack of direction and complete involvement in their own world reminds me particularly of mindless soldiers in an army. Some of them who began with a purpose, now just follow the flow. They lose all sense of self, and become just a cog in the machine. This makes me angry and uncomfortable as things such as morals form a basis for your individuality. When you lose this, I believe you become just a bland placeholder, with no character. While your actions may have an impact on others, and may initially bring you joy, when you eventually have to face them, as you did not do something with a sense of purpose, I believe you will feel lost. Kevin has reached his end and the world no longer pays any attention to him, which therefore means his loss of control, has caused him to become someone who is almost unrecognizable to