Movie that Beautifully Depicts Two Important Themes of Life

Rating: 9/10 (10 September 2014)

I liked this movie because of the telling manner in which it highlights two important themes of life in the world. The first is the danger that is fraught in being judgmental, more so from a moral or religious standpoint. That was the mistake Briony made in being too hasty to judge Robbie. The second is how the beliefs and actions of one person can alter the lives of so many others. Briony ruined two innocent lives by her deficient understanding and action. Come to think of it, how many lives are altered by the stupid actions of parents, relatives, teachers and even people we do not know personally, such as politicians! By the same token, actions performed in the light of good understanding benefit so many others. This goes to show how intimately the mass of humanity is interconnected and why it is so important to encourage wisdom and truth in the world.