cinematography, editing and score were gorgeous but plot was not. i expected a different story, and i expected it to be better. clearly, it's my fault for not liking this movie. it's not tragic enough (that's such a psycho thing to say abeer what're u doing to me). the part where robbie realises he gave the wrong letter to briony was so funny tho—i started losing my shi watching that on a train. the romance is definitely right person not enough time, but there's also the fact that i did not sense a single ounce of emotional closeness between the couple. it only felt like physical attraction was present, which made robbie's motivation to get back to her not very believable. they've done nothing for each other to warrant being in love. it wasn't developed enough imo. it's a pretty movie but it lacks a soul.
