When you are watching a film, usually you do not think about the production because you are so interested in the movie. Everything takes practise and often times scenes take multiple shots to perfect. Atonement was no different. It seemed like all of the actors and actresses loved their roles and had a great time making this movie. Many friendships sprouted from this movie between actor/ess' and overall it was a fantastic, well made movie.
Behind the Scenes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7qYPIzG274
For some reason, I loved how throughout the movie there was the sound of a type writer at times. It was like a message, constantly reminding you of when Robbie wrote the note with the 'c' word. But also tragic for such a reminder.
The movie did not begin as slow as the novel. Obviously this is for the reason that, if you drag out a movie no one will want to watch it and they only have 1.5-2 hours to actually fit a book-into-film time frame. I loved that it got to the point, I definitely disliked how slow the novel was for the first eight chapters.
I was not expecting the movie to be so dark, in the way that the entire house was always so poorly lit. Of course it would cost a fortune to have lights on all the time throughout, but it was kind of scary watching Briony walk down the halls ... Speaking of Briony walking down the halls, am I the only one who thought she looked super robotic turning those corners?
In the movie, Paul Marshall was extremely creepy.. like to the point where I cannot look at that actor, Benedict Cumberbatch, the same anymore because of it. Especially when he tells Lola to "bite it!" but he says it in a sexual, horrifying way.
Watching Cecilia and Robbie on the beach reminded me of the movie "The Notebook". But I loved that scene. They looked so in love. It was so tragic to find out that they never got to live their lives out together.
This movie/book combo is one of my ultimate favourites. Shout out to Ian for making such a sad story, but it was totally worth it!
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