Can You Ever Forgive Me?

As a biographical crime comedy, 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' primarily elicits strong **Empathy** for Lee Israel's isolated and desperate circumstances, alongside a pervasive sense of **Sadness** and **Melancholy** reflecting her cynical worldview and struggles. The crime element introduces significant **Anxiety** and **Anticipation** as viewers follow her fraudulent schemes and the constant threat of exposure. Despite the bleakness, the film is punctuated by a distinct, dry **Humor** derived from Lee's sharp wit and misanthropic observations, and a perverse **Satisfaction** in her creative success as a forger.