Atonement

On Tuesday, December 11, 2007, I went to see the movie Atonement. This movie is about a pair of characters, a pair of lovers, who were torn apart by an accusation from a child who didn't understand what was going on. This child, who has a very vivid imagination, and ends up being a writer, is named Briony Tallis.

There was also a story of war as well... The guy who was accused of a crime he did not commit was given a choice: Either to stay in prison, or enroll in the army. This dude, played by James McAvoy, whose character name is Robbie Turner, chooses the army, and fights along side the British forces during WWII. His lover, Cecilia Tallis, played by Keira Knightley, ends up training to be a nurse, so that she can be of use to the troops.

It is not until later on in Briony's career that she realizes that what she did was very very wrong, and it cost the future of Robbie Turner, and it ruined his reputation as well. She also delayed the love that was growing between Robbie Turner and Cecilia Tallis.

This movie was slow moving, but it is a drama, so that is to be expected. The ending, however, hit me like a tonne of bricks. I have not read the book, but I want to read it now... This movie was based on the book written by Ian McEwan. Not to be confused with Sir Ian McKellan, the great actor. Haha.

A moving drama that spans generations... Not a must-see, but if you like period pieces and/or dramas and/or love films, this is a good film for you.