#1 on worst movies of all time

Rating: 1/10 (22 January 2008)

I think if I hear one more comment about Atonement being an outstanding movie I might just hurl. Considering I saw comments before the movie saying things like "One of the greatest love stories of all time" and "Heart-wrenching" or "A true master-piece" I'll admit I was expecting something wonderful. My expectations were high, and I was very excited as I sat in the theater before the movie began. I had been told that it would be as good as The Notebook, and it would make me cry repeatedly. This just added to my anticipation. The movie started off slow. It was okay though, movies that I love have started off slow, so I was not going to be quick to judge. However, the movie continued for the next 45 minutes to be boring and quick frankly about nothing. As I looked around the theater I saw many people looking calmly at the screen or glancing around. A few even text messaging on their phones. It was an hour into the movie I decided I could not handle anymore and went to get a refill of popcorn. When I came back and asked what I had missed after being gone for about 10 minutes (I decided I needed to use the bathroom and make a phone call while I was out there) my friend stated "uh well...nothing actually." Wow I thought that is so surprising since so much has been happening this entire movie. When they movie finally and thankfully ended I sat there a little confused. I thought it was supposed to be a story about love. The love in Saw IV was greater. No looked sad as they walked out of the theater. No one looked thrilled after seeing such a marvelous movie. Everyone just walked out, and no one spoke. I finally reached my car and asked what everyone thought. The responses were all the same "well it was okay I suppose...I mean it wasn't really about love or really about anything except war so...". I would rather go and see Norbit 10 times in a row before I saw this movie again. If Atonement wins anymore awards or praise I am going to scream. I would recommend seeing anything but this movie if you have the choice.