There's a lot to be said for the way this film takes on the weight of its subject matter. There's both distance and intimacy in its approach. The steady, evenness of the pace still builds a real tension as Christine begins to unravel. It's the kind of irony that anchors and gives a true sense of tragedy. I knew nothing of the story before I watched and yet could see the inexorable events unfold ahead of time. All the while never feeling like the movie was giving it all away. I suppose there's an element a kin to rubber necking in that. And maybe that's the point. Brilliant filmmaking and acting in my book.