Atonement

Not what I was expecting exactly, but a very good movie nonetheless. Keira Knightley again proves that she actually can act with the best of them, and isn't just eye candy. I have to warn anyone who might be curious about this movie though, it's very slow-moving and deliberately paced. (Hey, it's British). But there is some beautiful cinematography, especially during one sequence on a war-ravaged French beach with the remnants of the British army waiting for their transports back home. Also nominated for Best Picture, it doesn't really come close to Michael Clayton, but still is a damn good movie. I think the Academy is under the impression that a British movie always needs to be nominated for the big one, and Atonement just happened to be their pick from last year. Not a bad flick to show if you're entertaining a lady.