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You rated this movie: 4
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Reviewed by: Kurtz
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Atonement review by Kurtz
Some of the UK's finest on top form
(3) of (3) members found this review helpful.
A faithful and visually stunning adaptation of Ian McEwan’s novel, featuring great performances by the two leads and a healthy dose of unreliable post-modern storytelling. It’s always watchable and beautifully acted right down the cast list, but its fractured narrative doesn’t always hang together- the Dunkirk sequence is mind-boggling, for example, but it doesn’t move the story on at all, and the terrible injustice meted out to McAvoy’s Robbie is really just a standard “toffs v.plebs” episode, with Benedict Cumberbatch literally twirling his moustache as the posh villain in the background. Minor gripes, though, because "Atonement" is a richly entertaining movie with a powerful emotional punch.
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Reviewed by: Rubber Ducky
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Atonement review by Rubber Ducky
Historical drama
(3) of (5) members found this review helpful.
Keira Knightley's society girl falls in love with James McAvoy's intelligent, but working class, character. They have a very brief affair before younger sister, Briony, makes up all sorts of stories about him. The plot continues into the second world war and is quite moving but also brutal at times. The denouement, with Vanessa Redgrave playing an elderly Briony, is absolutely stunning.
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Reviewed by: TB
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Atonement review by TB
3 Outstanding Female Performances
(1) of (2) members found this review helpful.
A young teenage girl misunderstands things and only years later she finally understands what her doing has caused. Briony is played by 3 actresses and what performances - worth watching just for this reason.
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You rated this movie: 4
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Reviewed by: BH
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Atonement review by BH
Very moving!
(0) of (1) members found this review helpful.
This film was not at all what I expected and I certainly needed my tissues. It shows what a massive impact one mistake can have on so many people. Kiera Knightly's performance is most impressive.
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You rated this movie: 5
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Reviewed by: CA
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Atonement review by CA
amazing atonement
(0) of (1) members found this review helpful.
great film on all aspects, will be buying the book & the blu ray as it was that good i would like to watch it again unlike other films which once you've seen it you don't care wether or not you see it again.
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You rated this movie: 5
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Reviewed by: MM
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Atonement review by MM
Fact and Fiction
(0) of (1) members found this review helpful.
This moving film cleverly weaves fact with fiction. There are fine performances from the leading actors and some atmospheric scenes. Although the pace of the film appears slow to begin with, it carries a sense of impending doom, builds the tension effectively, and remains entirely credible. It works beautifully.
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You rated this movie: 5
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Reviewed by: Lissypops
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Atonement review by Lissypops
Atonement
(0) of (1) members found this review helpful.
Both my husband & I thoroughly enjoyed this film from start to finish. Acting was totally believable. After the film had finished it left us thinking what a twisty turny life we live, which can change in a moment by either a left or right turn. Brilliant, rent it!
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