Hitchcock made a very unique choice to have almost the entirety of the movie on a lifeboat. It adds a level of intimacy with the characters being in such close quarters and makes the audience more connected with them. Without a complex plot or action, we can explore the depth of the characters and focus on their interactions with each other. The simple plot does not mean that the film is boring, it is just a different way to approach storytelling. And there is still suspense and mystery because of their condition of being on a lifeboat. His choice of very limited music also allowed the film to feel more grounded in reality, and not idealized. Overall a really unique film with a great ensemble to explore.
Review of Lifeboat
