Atomic Age
2012 · 1h 7m · Drama
Skip it. 'Atomic Age' has all the hallmarks of indie cinema trying too hard—a meandering plot that trades narrative coherence for "artistic" wandering, and an IMDb score of 5.8 confirms what the premise suggests: this slow burn doesn't ignite. Unless you're specifically hunting for obscure European coming-of-age fare, your night is better spent elsewhere.
Plot
Two young boys, Victor and Rainer, take the commuter train to spend the evening in Paris. In a nightclub on the banks of the Seine they go from one disappointment to another, from failed chat ups to street brawls. But as they get carried away by the night, they leave the city for the forest. In the silence of the moonlight nature, the desire between the two friends becomes increasingly vibrant. A new day is born from their friendship.
