BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Atonement

**Posted by MaggieM** October 12, 2012 10:41 pm

SusiGo wrote:
Maggie, check out the short film "Inseparable", that's a good one as well.

Thanks, I did, Susi. HEAVY! Then i click a related link "starter for 10". so funny.;)

**Posted by Sherlockita** October 13, 2012 7:36 am

Sam wrote:
It's so cringe-worthy!. I still have no idea how Moftiss thought "Sherlock" when seeing Ben's performance in this. Good acting, but I see no sign of a good Sherlock! Blech.

Totally agreed!

**Posted by Wholocked** October 13, 2012 9:58 am

I don't imagine they were looking for "Sherlock" in his Atonement performance. They were looking for someone who could pull off Sherlock. Make a character that was highly unlikeable, likeable. Hold the screen. And have the angular looks that the Strand sketches gave him.

**Posted by Mattlocked** June 27, 2013 11:10 am

Atonement on ZDFneo on friday, 12 July 20:15

**Posted by Schmiezi** June 27, 2013 11:12 am

I'm not sure I should watch it. I've read the book and hated it, and I've seen the film (thank you, little sister) and hated it - before Sherlock, of course. I found both versions of it heartbreaking and boring and overly dramatic at the same time.

**Posted by Mattlocked** June 27, 2013 11:20 am

You hated it? Wow, that's even more interesting then. I mean, if it was just boring.............

As long as I don't have to buy it before I've seen it - and if there's nothing else to do that evening I will give it a try.

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**Posted by Elvina** June 27, 2013 4:14 pm

Re-watched Benedict's scenes in a youtube vid the other night and could hardly watch. His character is just awful, I mean he's a low-life predator who gets away with rape and ends up then marrying the girl. It is hugely hard to believe it's the same man who plays Sherlock *shudder*. Yep, not sure what Mofftis saw when they watched Atonement but thank goodness they did!!!!

**Posted by besleybean** June 27, 2013 4:46 pm

But he played the role brilliantly.
What a talent.

**Posted by Mattlocked** June 27, 2013 5:14 pm

So I should not watch it just because the character is weird/mean/awful??

**Posted by besleybean** June 27, 2013 5:17 pm

It's a good film and all actors give excellent performances.

**Posted by Elvina** June 27, 2013 6:44 pm

besleybean wrote:
But he played the role brilliantly.
What a talent.

Totally. Still, so hard to watch him in that role. He is too damn talented...

**Posted by butterfly grl** June 28, 2013 1:05 am

Bah. I have neither tv nor internet.
I wonder if the library has a copy.

**Posted by besleybean** June 28, 2013 6:09 am

If not, they may order it for you.

**Posted by Mattlocked** June 28, 2013 8:22 am

At least Ben's role in Atonement was the one that made Moftiss think of him as Sherlock, right?
An important reason to give it a try.

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**Posted by butterfly grl** June 28, 2013 2:34 pm

I need to go to the library today....my phone is nice, but not perfect for all the work I need to do online. I'll have them try to get it for me.

**Posted by butterfly grl** June 28, 2013 7:01 pm

Score! I've got Atonement - now I have to get them to order full metal alchemist. (no internet = no netflix and I've got to keep up with Eslin to be able to correct her fanfics).

**Posted by butterfly grl** June 29, 2013 8:50 pm

Not so sure I'm going to like Atonement. Benedict is creepy, but I'm finding it hard to get into. Started it last night, can't pick it up again until Monday.

**Posted by besleybean** June 30, 2013 7:02 am

I loved the film and thought all the performances excellent.
Plus there's definitely something wrong with me, cos I don't find Benedict creepy at all!

**Posted by SusiGo** June 30, 2013 11:16 am

I first read the book and it left my somehow unsatisfied. It's difficult to put a finger on it but it seemed very construed, as if it was trying too hard. I forgot about this feeling but when watching the film I had the same impression. The film is quite true to the book so I think I'm just not totally happy with the literary source. That's of course my personal opinion. I liked the acting and the careful reconstruction of the settings so I think for me it must be the story that lacks something to get me really excited.

**Posted by Mattlocked** June 8, 2014 8:17 am

Atonement tonight on ITV:
https://digiguide.tv/pick-of-the-day/8+June+2014/film-atonement-v/