Atonement is an interesting if depressing story told with some good acting. Beyond that
it is sooooooooooooooooooooooo sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow
and
draaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn outttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
and
self-indulgent.
Indeed, at times I assumed the title “Atonement” came from what the audience was doing — atoning for some horrible misdeed by sitting through the movie.
(OK, not quite that bad.)
NewMexiKen has seen all five. I still pick Juno to win the Best Picture Oscar.
Oh, I disagree. I saw Atonement last night and I found it quite enjoyable.
I think the difference in our take might stem from the fact that I read the book, and I believe you haven’t. When compared to the book, the movie seems to speed along like it’s the latest installment in the Bourne franchise.