Atonement (2007) Review
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Drama | Romance | War
Fledgling writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's (Keira Knightley) lover (James McAvoy) of a crime he did not commit. Based on the British romance novel by Ian McEwan.
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Wright successfully creates an intricate genre-melding film that deserves all the kudos it's been receiving sight unseen. ...read the complete Atonement review at ComingSoon.net (Edward Douglas)
James McAvoy stakes a very convincing claim to the title of Britain’s finest young film actor in this sumptuous and quite beautiful adaptation of Ian McEwan’s bestselling novel. After a powerhouse turn in The Last King Of Scotland, the 28-year-old ...read the complete Atonement review at Daily Mirror [UK] (David Edwards)
Wright's worthy follow-up to Pride & Prejudice combines the novel's literary qualities with highly polished acting and production values, resulting in a classy tale of a doomed romance, with brilliant, Oscar-caliber turns from Knightley and McAvoy. ...read the complete Atonement review at EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)
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This is a good movie. It didn't end how I would have liked, but it was still very good. read more »
Great writing. It has all the elements of life! Definitely for the thinking person. read more »
Very beautiful . The writer courage to go thru all those sad events of her own life is amazing. It must have been a relief for her to write about... read more »
2008 - Academy Awards, USA: Nominated - Best Achievement in Cinematography
2008 - Academy Awards, USA: Nominated - Best Achievement in Costume Design
2008 - Academy Awards, USA: Nominated - Best Motion Picture of the Year
2008 - Academy Awards, USA: Nominated - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
2008 - Academy Awards, USA: Won - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score
2008 - American Society of Cinematographers, USA: Nominated - Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases
2008 - Art Directors Guild: Nominated - Feature Film - Period Film
2008 - BAFTA Awards: Nominated - Best British Film
2008 - BAFTA Awards: Nominated - Best Cinematography






