Horrible flick -- poorly executed in almost every way

Rating: 1/10 (26 March 2008)

What is wrong with Hollywood, the Oscars, and the film festivals these days? I'll tell you. Politics. Atonement won an Oscar -- for what? It's a film whose story leaves you angry and dissatisfied. Briony did in no way atone for her crime (lie). In fact, she was rewarded by having her novels published and no doubt getting rich. Her punishment should have been abject poverty the rest of her life, to be followed by death.
Anyone who liked this film has rocks in his/her head. Period.
You know, I came out to LA (like so many other hopefuls) to look for my chance in Hollywood with my stories and scripts. Why bother?! This town is mostly blind to quality and good stories. Sure, there are exceptions. Magnolia (corny but very, very well executed story). American Beauty (amazing - Kevin Spacey, what a performer!). Legends Of The Fall (beautifully shot, acted, story - everything). About Schmidt. Look people, these are films with powerful messages, that give us hope, that are entertaining and not boring (Atonement), that shed light on our difficult human condition.
I wouldn't waste my precious spittle on Atonement. Yuch! Get the point? Peace.