Atone for Atonement
Had the distinct misfortune to sit through Atonement last night- for a film that's garnered all the accolades and oscar nomination that it has, it sure is dull. Poorly acted, terrible story, easily guessed last third of the film, truly ridiculous story that never seems to leave second gear, this is an epic of minute proportions. Overblown production values and a highly inflated sense of it's own worth do not a good movie make.
And don't get me started on Keira Shiteley- jeez, someone get her some sheperd's pie- and perhaps some acting lessons?
Tell me someone else out there thought it was complete crap.
And just before it's pointed out that I'm a boy and that it's perhaps more of a ladies film, mrs wirralboy thought it was more dull than I did.
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Well I thought it was great!
Even moving in parts. Better than the book, which is one of Mr McEwans more difficult efforts, I feel.
Not seen the film
Loved the book.
Loved Book. Loved Film
Keira Knightley did a v.good Celia Johnson pretty, uptight, posh guilt ridden gal. The oscar nominated sister was perfect. McEvoy was as i imagined.
the dunkirk stuff was a bit too overblown and the working class soldiers were a bit way off.
but overall. v.fine indeed. but then i'm a sucker for a bloke from wrong side of the tracks making it with the girl up the road but ultimatey it being tragic kind of thing. rooom with a view basically.
Loved book, haven't seen film
But then I don't go in for films much anyway. However, I do love some good film critiquing and always enjoy the estimable Mark Kermode/Simon Mayo film review podcasts from Radio 5.
Mr Kermode has a particular bee in his bonnet regarding Ms Knightley and always refers to her as Ikea Knightley - as I never watch movies I have no idea if he's being needlessly harsh, but he does make me laugh.
Grrr. I didn't put that
Grrr. I didn't put that picture of her there. Grrr. Quick someone, summon pudding with extra cream.
The film really, really tries so hard to be the consumate epic, love story, blighted reputation, sinister dealings behind closed doors, death, war and a bit of naughties in the library. And fails miserably. Moving? Hmmm. At least I now know why it's called Atonement, someone should atone for releasing such half baked, petulant tosh on an unsuspecting public. And I had to pay to watch it.
Actually, I'm past caring now. That's me back to Sponge Bob.