This past weekend, I saw Atonement, the 2008 Golden Globe winner for best picture. It was such an incredible film – deeply woven and wonderfully shot, it is obvious why it won the Golden Globe. The beautiful and tragic story of Robbie (James McAvoy) and Cecilia (Keira Knightley) is deftly told by director Joe Wright. It is a film that must be experienced, so I don’t intend to go into a description of the plot.
The complex and intriguing story, deftly crafted by director Joe Wright is quite spectacular. However, one cannot look at the film without acknowledging the innovative and great cinematography of Seamus McGarvey. McGarvey’s fluid camera shots are beautiful and deserve the Academy Award.
Also of note, is Dario Marianelli’s theme. Marianelli integrates a typewriter (a key element in the film) in such a creative way. It is really quite astounding.
Overall, a great film that explores love, betrayal and penance of sin.
Yep I agree that Dario Marianelli’s composed soundtrack for the movie adds to the substance or the wholeness of the entire movie. My fave is the Elegy for Dunkirk (which has this fading voices singing). It is really nice.