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: 6.125

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:

  • Eloise Archer
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Remy Wells
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Santino Lamb
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Winter Barry
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Ulises Wells
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5