An Unexpected Beauty

Rating: 10/10 (10 January 2008)

I went to see this movie today with two friends. I wasn't too fussed on seeing it - I wanted to see "27 Dresses" - but this was the only movie that we could fit in. And I am so grateful for it. My friends weren't extremely bothered about it, but I loved this movie  in my opinion it was one of the best period dramas ever. We all agreed that the best bit was how amazing the three actresses who played Briony were  in the looks department and with their mannerisms. I absolutely loved the typewriter music, and how everything seemed to slot together much like a typewriter - fitting in with the theme of how storytelling can have both a destructive and redemptive power. I also loved the fact that the scenery in the first part of the movie took me to a child-like place of fantasy stories. As for the storyline  I thought it was magnificent  and I didn't expect the ending at all. I would recommend it if you appreciate excellent casting, countryside, and above all, a fantastic story.