The Elementary Particles

Based on Michel Houellebecq's controversial novel, Atomised (aka The Elementary Particles) focuses on Michael and Bruno, two very different half-brothers and their disturbed sexuality. After a chaotic childhood with a hippie mother only caring for her affairs, Michael, a molecular biologist, is more interested in genes than women, while Bruno is obsessed with his sexual desires, but mostly finds his satisfaction with prostitutes. But Bruno's life changes when he gets to know the experienced Christiane. In the meantime, Michael meets Annabelle, the love of his youth, again.

Director: Oskar Roehler
Cast: Christian Ulmen , Moritz Bleibtreu , Martina Gedeck , Franka Potente , Nina Hoss , Corinna Harfouch , Uwe Ochsenknecht , Jasmin Tabatabai , Tom Schilling , Thomas Drechsel

Genres: Drama , Romance

Release date: 2006-02-10

Rating: 6.159

Runtime: 105minutes

Budget: 6M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Moovie , Medienfonds German Film Productions GmbH & Co. KG , Constantin Film , ARD , Bernd Eichinger Productions , Momentum Pictures

Reviews:

  • Winter Barry
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Sky Chase
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Yaretzi Quintana
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Kendra Ortega
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Emmett Frederick
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2