Atonement

I have finally watched Atonement the other night, I have been wanting to watch it for over a year now. Luckily I found it in the DMA library on Becker 3rd and I was very happy. 

Atonement is a romance drama type movie but is very unique. It is somewhat similar to (500) Days of Summer as it is a romance movie of sorts but has a very interesting story telling technique used. Atonement is set in the time just before WWII and during WWII, it tells the story of two lovers who have a hard time staying together as very many complications come out of nowhere. 

The cinematography used is so beautiful with many jib or crane shots used as well as some very powerful long shots. One long shot in particular is when one of the main characters, Robbie, is in France during WWII and it follows him and a few of the people from his troop walking around all of the battle worn troops of England along the beach. The shot was 6 minutes long and it was so beautifully done and is so emotionally powerful for the movie. 

Overall Atonement was a very interesting romance movie that I believe anyone could enjoy as their is longing for love in the movie but also a search for the truth and telling the truth. There is very much a suspenseful thriller type feel to the movie. The story is so well made and really I can’t say much that this movie made me cringe at. It kept my interest throughout the movie and was just amazing.

I recommend this movie to anyone and everyone because of it’s compelling story, wonderful visuals and unique storytelling. I would say that you need to go out of your way to see this movie don’t just wait until an opportunity presents itself.