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 enlarge | Actors: Keira Knightley, James Mcavoy, Saoirse Ronan, Brenda Blethyn, Harriet Walter
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  244 reviews
Sales Rank: 681
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 130
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 61033285
UPC: 025193328526
EAN: 0025193328526
ASIN: B0013XZ6X4
Theatrical Release Date: January 4, 2008
Release Date: March 18, 2008
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 Epic Love Story August 18, 2008
This movie is an epic love story of forbidden love. It is a tale of two people from different social classes, one is a society girl and the other is the housekeepers son they fall deeply in love and then are torn apart by devestating accusations from the society girls younger sister and cousin. Then the young man is sent of to war and the society girl goes on to a job in health care. They see each other again and he promises to come back to her. The ending is sad yet fitting and the movie altogether will bring tears to your eyes. It is the perfect date movie.
 Boring, Boring, Boring!!! August 16, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like Keira Knightly and James Macavoy, but they were not in very many scenes together at all. The movie was slow. There was not the romance depicted in the trailers shown. I was very disappointed to say the least. I am surprised that any five stars were given to this uninspiring movie. The only thing I can say is that the cinematography was nice.
Could not get into the book August 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After seeing the movie, I do fancy giving the book another go. But I definitely couldn't get my head around it the first time around.
Why did I buy Atonement? I was actually curious about this movie. People rave about it, crying when they came out of the cinema etc. People saying it was only made to win awards. All these five star reviews. Which normally means I won't like the film.
Although I was quite confused during the first half hour, as it flips between one person's viewpoint to another, but I soon got dragged into the movie. The cast do brilliantly in their roles, although I don't think I'm ever going to be a fan of James McAvoy. He's just not one of my favourite actors.
I won't go into the whole story, as so many other reviewers have already done so. But while I'll agree that yes, the film has been made to win awards, it is a really good film. I didn't, however, cry after watching it. I was more shocked when the credits were rolling. The only bit I didn't like in the movie was the much celebrated tracking shot through Dunkirk. Why is it so special? I got bored when it was on screen, there was nothing special there. In my opinion, it was an overly long shot, which didn't fit in with the rest of the movie.
Prepared to be shocked and surprised with this movie, as it takes you in a direction that I certainly didn't think it would. And I actually liked Keira Knightley for once. (I don't normally.) Although she's still far too skinny, but she'll never change. James McAvoy - I've seen him in a couple of films now - most recently Wanted - and I still don't like him. My personal opinion, other people start swooning when his name is mentioned, just not for me.
Watching Atonement has made me want to re-try the book again. And definitely watch the film again, to see if I can spot the little 'clues' that there's supposed to be throughout. But an excellent movie, and one I did not think I would like.
thought provoking, visually stunning, great cast but ... August 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The first hour of the movie is impressive. The cinematography, the editing (twice with the same scene told from two different perspectives, one observed from Briony, the young sister and one showing what actually happened), the score (with typewriter providing the background sound) and the young sister's steadfast gaze and focused attitude all make an excellent presentation.
Then the second hour moved to the war in 1940, both in Europe and in London. A drastic change in the mood. Visually stunning and touching. Especially when Vanessa Redgrave as the old Briony disclosed everything that happened after her lie in 1935 - the truth as well as what she had hoped for.
I would say this is a good and thought provoking movie. But I can't help feeling what's holding it back from being a better one.
(a)It's very Joe Wright - it bears too close a resemblance to Pride and Prejudice in the first hour, in portraying the life of the Tallis family in the English countryside. In so doing, the movie lacks its signature tone and is somehow masked by the director's previous work.
(b)I wish I had not seen Pride and Prejudice and Miss Potter (with Keira Knightley, James Mcavoy and Brenda Blethyn already in the cast in addition to the same visually stunning portrayal of the English countryside). Atonement could then have made a refreshing and fluid story telling movie that stands out on its own.
(c)While Saoirse Ronan (young Briony) and James Mcavoy (as Robbie) are superb, Keira Knightly (as Cecilia) is not in the same league. She has the beauty but somehow her determined and firm look make her inner feelings unable to surface completely, short of what Saoirse Ronan and James Mcavoy have achieved. She could have delivered more subtlety and depth to her character. Maybe some part of the Elizabeth (Pride and Prejudice) still lingers in her or maybe the director finds that already adequate? James Mcavoy, on the other hand, has pulled off a wonderful performance. Juno Temple (as Lola, Briony's cousin) is also impressive. She got to portray the young and the grown up Lola. It's unfortunate that Saiorse cannot do likewise and continue her captivating screen presence.
That being said, Atonement is still worth watching. I am also more sympathetic to what Briony (the young sister) has done. Should Robbie and Cecilia have been more discreet in their younger days, Briony would not have to make such a difficult decision. So atonement, in some sense, needs not rest on Briony's shoulders alone.
 can't decide...but this I know... August 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just finished watching the movie and I cannot quite put my finger on how I feel. I expected the movie to be heart wretching, but since I did not connect with any of the characters I found it difficult to have any feelings other than pity. For someone with easy flowing tears like me, this was not up to par.
The cinematography and the soundtrack was outstanding though.
I am heading out the door to get a copy of the book. Based on the other reviews, maybe the book will be a better representation of its title.
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