The opening scene where Will and Rachel sing "Endless Love" is one of my all time favorites. To this day, I cannot figure out why Matt Morrison didn't submit this episode for awards consideration, because some of his finest work is found here. The look on his face coupled with the hysterical voice-overs--absolute gold.
The acting here is spot on. There are a lot of voice-overs and reaction shots, which, in less capable hands, could have easily fallen flat. Thankfully, that did not happen! Next time you watch, really concentrate on the actors' faces. There are so many moments that are literally raw with emotion, yet not a word is spoken. Other times, what is said does not sync with what the characters are obviously feeling. Look at Finn's face when Mr. Fabray is making his toast, and at Quinn's mother in the moment her mild entertainment at Finn's song morphs into stunned realization. Watch Carole as she comforts her son--her voice says "It'll be okay", though her expression speaks of absolute heartbreak. The interactions between Kurt and Finn are both
achingly painful and beautifully executed. For an episode about expressing feelings, there is an awful lot that, for good or ill, goes unsaid.
Hats off to Brad Falchuk, who both wrote and directed, and to the cast, who were obviously in rare form that week. And no, there's no duck in the hat.
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