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December 13, 2007
Atonement
I just got back from a private screening of 'Atonement' (that's right, I'm swanky). The film, which received 7 Golden Globe nominations just this morning, is an incredible tale of a couple in love but broken apart through means they couldn't control. I won't divulge much of the story, only to tell you that the cruel intentions of a younger sister are to blaim.
The movie has everything that an epic love story should...undying devotion, passion, incredible acting, a musical score that would make John Williams jeolous, and beautiful scenery along the way. I can't stop thinking about how beautiful this picture was. There are some stellar scenes: in one, Keira Knightly's character is wearing a long flowy green dress and she looks riveting, and another where the two main characters are shown back and forth looking in their own seperate mirrors, and another where James McAvoy's character is walking along the Northern shores of a war-torn France that will remain in mind everytime of I think of 'Atonement.' I predict that 'Atonement,' if nothing else, will receive Oscar nominations for cinematography and costume design.
The acting among McAvoy and Knightly was outstanding...I couldn't help but think of other performances that fit this genre, Cold Mountain, Out of Africa, The English Patient...Atonement fits right in. I should note that there is one scene that involves sex and another small part of the film that might offend people...no film is perfect, just so you know.
Obviously, I loved this movie! Go see it soon!
| By Nathan Gemayel | 11:32 PM
Comments
Really?! I saw this a couple days ago with a friend and we agreed it was a little flat. The plot and acting, etc. had the potential to be incredibly riveting. But I have to say, I just wasn't riveted. It was a decent enough movie but some parts seemed to be unnecessarily long and other parts seemed practically overlooked. The redeeming aspect of the movie is the ending. It's definitely worth seeing, but I'll have to disagree with you and the Golden Globe folks that "Atonement" should be award-winning. I guess I expect more. But then, I hate Cold Mountain with a passion, so what do I know?!
Posted by: Mynda at December 17, 2007 11:20 PM
A little flat!? Oh man. You hate Cold Mountain!? Oh man. We all have a right to our opinions I suppose.
Posted by: Nathan Gemayel at December 18, 2007 6:17 PM