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Atonement

Atonement

2007
Romance, Drama
2h 3m
A British romance that spans several decades. Fledgling writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. (imdb)

Directed by:

Joe Wright

Screenwriter:

Christopher Hampton, Ian McEwan

Starring:

Keira Knightley, Brenda Blethyn, James McAvoy, Vanessa Redgrave, Romola Garai, Gina Mckee, Daniel Mays, Harriet Walter, Juno Temple, Benedict Cumberbatch, Saoirse Ronan, Anthony Minghella

Genres:

Romance, Drama, War, Mystery

Countries:

France, UK

Languages:

English, French
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Atonement

2007
Romance, Drama
2h 3m
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leonardisLeonardis
Rated 07 May 2020
93
74th
Not at all the sappy romance film I thought it would be. All of the performances are good, but McAvoy was my favorite performer. It's all so beautifully filmed and made. That continuous shot was awesome. I also like that it jumps around a bit with the time line to keep things moving at a great pace. The first act is kind of slow, but after that, the movie picks up and never stops for a minute. Definitely recommended.
Rated 07 May 2020
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 02 Jan 2008
65
76th
Well, this turned out to be better than I thought in the beginning. The perception camera going throughout the movie with added memory recall effect makes a solid ground. The unavoidable spiral of events makes it worthwhile a story. A pleasant crowd grabber.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
mohkoMohko
Rated 03 Mar 2008
55
40th
Starts pretty well but after the crime has happened it jumps few years ahead in time and the downfall begins. By the time it gets to the ending it has managed to ruin everything good the first part did.
Rated 03 Mar 2008
klausglenskiKlausGlenski
Rated 07 Sep 2008
85
89th
A riveting and touching story that comes with some very beautiful pictures. An excellently chosen cast which is led especially by James McAvoy. Saoirse Ronan also delivers a great performance. Moreover, sound and score are simply marvelous.
Rated 07 Sep 2008
b2B.2
Rated 28 Oct 2012
62
73rd
The first half was pretty strong I thought.So was the cinematography (throughout). But the second half felt somewhat over-sentimental and manipulative.The ending could have been interesting but fell flat. Performances were decent (rather liked Saoirse).
Rated 28 Oct 2012
mchaleMcHale
Rated 25 Apr 2010
2
0th
Spoiler: Personally I wouldn't believe the old lady at the end when she says she's dying, and this last book she wrote is a true story. Since the whole movie before that was about her lies.
Rated 25 Apr 2010
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 19 Apr 2008
81
87th
It's good. The first half I found to be relatively forgettable, but then halfway through, there's this AMAZING tracking shot, (seriously it's beautiful, one of the best shots I've ever seen), and something in me clicked right there, or maybe the movie just picked up a lot, but it started to get really good. Its a sad story, shown in a beautiful way.
Rated 19 Apr 2008
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 24 Feb 2008
66
28th
Okay at best. The story contains a couple of interesting twists, but doesn't really explore its themes very well. I only cared about Briony; Cecilia and Robbie were very bland characters portrayed by very bland actors. The scenes of Robbie in France were largely unnecessary. I liked the ending, but I thought it was a dreadful choice to have Redgrave spell it out so plainly. The score was horribly overbearing and Knightley's style of rapid mumbling can be difficult to comprehend.
Rated 24 Feb 2008
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 16 Jan 2008
4
70th
Impressive; an extremely good period romance with some fine performances and a very creative script (though the credit for that, I suppose, must be given to the novel - I haven't read it) that, in its nonlinear style of storytelling, gives the story emotional heft by revealing previously hidden aspects and doubling back to show different perspectives. The ending is inspired.
Rated 16 Jan 2008
constantineconstantine
Rated 20 Dec 2008
87
91st
One of the bests of '07. Although story flows slowly and there are some problems in script, it's still great piece of art. Cinematography is amazing, Saoirse Ronan is amazing, story is fascinating.. Even Keira is great! It was such a shame that Joe Wright wasn't nominated in Academy Awards last year. I really liked it, however I doubt that most of the people do so..
Rated 20 Dec 2008
icarusIcarus
Rated 18 May 2008
40
8th
The storytelling was creative, but the only character I really cared about was Briony. I get frustrated with movies that seem to need characters to do an excessive number of foolish things just to make the plot work, and that was the case here. And while the celebrated long shot was certainly a technical achievement, it was out of place and showy, taking me out of the film completely--though I was already on my way out by that point.
Rated 18 May 2008
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 14 Mar 2008
77
51st
A great first hour is followed by a rather clumsy 40 minutes and a misfire of an ending. The performances are very good as is the direction, both of which keep you watching while the movie completely loses focus in the second half. While the ending could have been interesting the way it's presented makes it feel very manipulative, with an overbearing score and very slow blatant exposition.
Rated 14 Mar 2008
somewhatitaySomewhatItay
Rated 17 Jan 2008
55
30th
A British crowd-pleaser with American production value, this interesting film deserved a better director. It does a fine job on a technical level, and has some flourishes of directorial wit, but they're contrived and random. All of it just doesn't sum up to an artistic whole, or some kind of identity or world view that isn't the original book author's.
Rated 17 Jan 2008
spamminatorspamminator
Rated 05 Jan 2008
70
62nd
At times brilliant. I just wish that it didn't get so bogged down with Venessa Redgrave explaining the "message" to the audience.
Rated 05 Jan 2008
cambelcambel
Rated 14 Nov 2007
89
94th
Joe Wright is irritatingly talented and innovative.
Rated 14 Nov 2007
anilscnanilscn
Rated 14 Dec 2022
72
86th
ben bunu niye beğenir gibi oldum. abartılı tesadüfler olmasa harbi taş gibi film.
Rated 14 Dec 2022
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 16 Sep 2020
55
31st
Sets up nicely in the first half, but the second half strikes a completely different tone with a much slower pacing. It’s not the most enjoyable, but it’s well made, well acted (including a career starting performance from Ronan), and most notably in my opinion, it has a very interesting and unique score.
Rated 16 Sep 2020
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 23 Sep 2017
28
18th
This was a disappointing film. It's full of tricks, using time-shifts, an impressively long tracking shot, multiple actors in the same role and, significantly, a typewriter in the soundtrack to underscore the power-relations between film-makers and film audience. In a film that's main plot point hinges on the British class system (or does it?), this surely seems profound--except it seemed annoyingly facile.
Rated 23 Sep 2017
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 14 Oct 2016
71
53rd
Well made film, but it feels a bit artificial or fabricated. The acting and the script could and should have been better for this to truly be a good film, though I wouldn't say it's a bad film.
Rated 14 Oct 2016
elmakebabielmakebabi
Rated 03 Apr 2013
67
55th
All those years, she has never changed her hairstyle! I would't like to put myself in her place!
Rated 03 Apr 2013
angliche92Angliche92
Rated 17 Sep 2012
74
48th
Knightley stunning as always. Mcvoy doing the job. Nice but sometimes irritating soundtrack. Nice pictures, sometimes reminded me of J.S Sargent paintings, and sometimes of Monnet. Not a must see, but definitly entertaining.
Rated 17 Sep 2012
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 14 Sep 2012
73
67th
A pretty film with a actually a good performance of Knightly. Some really beautiful shots, like the one on the beach is quite impressive. I wanted to watch this movie when I read my grampa's diary, during the time when he was in the army. He wrote some things in a very casual manner, when it's actually quite shocking. Unfortunately this movie is more based around romance, and not much of the war itself. Still it gave me a good impression of how it might've been
Rated 14 Sep 2012
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 13 Feb 2011
30
17th
I really didn't like Atonement. It was one of the more disappointing films that I've seen, and I didn't even know anything about it going in, meaning I didn't set my expectations very high. It was just a really poor film. The story was boring, the ending angered me, and the characters were dull and unlikable. Almost nothing of the film was of any worth, and save for the one scene that Vanessa Redgrave, I was completely bored while watching it.
Rated 13 Feb 2011
burkayadaligburkayadalig
Rated 24 Aug 2010
90
88th
The cinematography in the first act is brilliant however its a bit slow paced and cant give us the full foresight of whats to come. (it still has one of the best `i love you` - `i love you` scenes I`ve ever seen in my life) Then comes the second and last acts which are truly moving and powerful. The 4-5 minutes single shot on the beach is truly impressive. Nice to see Vanessa Redgrave at the end but I`d rather prefer she didn't summarize the whole movie`s message in `Atonement for Dummies` style
Rated 24 Aug 2010
silverSilver
Rated 05 Jan 2009
7
76th
Too boring, but I don't mind - the heartbreaking Elegy for Dunkirk by Dario Mariannelli made the long shot on the beach undoubtedly the best cinematic moment for 2007.
Rated 05 Jan 2009
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 25 Dec 2008
82
81st
After the pretty, albiet slow and boring, first half hour, it picks up and enters an actual plot. The middle and end are even more-so dazzling and beautiful and by the end I even began to appreciate the beginning. Had this movie actually has war scenes in it, included war-fare it would have been rated much better. As it stands it is beautiful, but not quite the depiction the era and place deserves.
Rated 25 Dec 2008
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 27 Oct 2008
61
42nd
Feels like Titanic-lite. The beginning 45 minutes sets up what could be a really strong love story, but then there was really nothing exciting about the rest of the movie to keep my attention.
Rated 27 Oct 2008
langelundLangelund
Rated 04 Oct 2008
95
97th
Epic yet intimate, 'Atonement' is a both timeless and haunting dissection of the hardship of passion, the many faces of truth and the quest for redemption. Though technically flawless - in particular the stunning cinematography, score and costumes could all be viewed as separate pieces of first class art - the shiniest gem is the truly spectacular Saoirse Ronan providing the breakthrough of the decade.
Rated 04 Oct 2008
tvfilm_hubTV+Film-Hub
Rated 14 Sep 2008
5
28th
I would like to say this film petered out, but I can't honestly say it ever picked up enough to peter out in the end.
Rated 14 Sep 2008
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 03 Sep 2008
74
37th
Enthralling first half; boring, meandering (one of the most excruciating - in the try-to-keep-from-dozing-off sense - war-is-hell scenes in cinema) plodding and heavy-handed second half. A film that asks the audiences to remain interested in a story about a grown woman flagellating herself for a lie she made as a child and the couple who still hate her for it. It all makes sense, mind you, it's just more than a little tiresome. Sh-t happens and little kids tell lies. What are you gonna do?
Rated 03 Sep 2008
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 21 Jul 2008
75
62nd
Doesn't half go on a bit. I can see why this got so many rave reviews, and there's some breathtaking cinematography going on, but the story, while being tragically romantic, doesn't really go anywhere that I wanted to go, or that I didn't kind of expect.
Rated 21 Jul 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 20 Jun 2008
7
68th
The first half was excellent but it really falls apart at the end. The script needed major rewrites but goddamn if it isn't a pretty thing to look at. Also, Keira Knightley acts as well as a board.
Rated 20 Jun 2008
whatismynamewhatismyname
Rated 27 May 2008
85
97th
Highly recommend watching this. Great performance by the lead actors, especially Saoirse Ronan as the 13 year old Briony Tallis. What one person sees with their own eyes does not necessarily make it true, and Atonement does a marvelous job depicting this.
Rated 27 May 2008
stflyst_fly
Rated 05 May 2008
91
96th
A beautiful period drama about the love between a rich girl and her family servant's son, and her younger sister's lie that tears their lives apart, and how their love survives against all odds through spite and war. Its a beautiful film, definitely recommended for owning on DVD.
Rated 05 May 2008
chrisaugustchrisaugust
Rated 22 Mar 2008
50
15th
That eight hour tracking shot was one of the best naps I've ever teken.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 14 Mar 2008
86
87th
A pleasant surprise given its packaged a bit like stuffy boring Oscar-bait a la English Patient. The long shot of the beach at Dunkirk rivals the war scene in Children of Men in terms of technical accomplishments -- everything about this movie is top shelf, from the cinematography to the score, and especially the acting. Wright flashes a strong directorial prowess, and the ending packs an unforgettable punch. It's a clear runner-up in a strong year, but definitely not to be missed.
Rated 14 Mar 2008
kavuKavu
Rated 03 Mar 2008
64
36th
The cinematography is great, but the script, which already has some weak points early on, just gets worse as the movie goes on and the ending is bad and out of style.
Rated 03 Mar 2008
bunyasBunyas
Rated 21 Feb 2008
82
89th
In one of the best movies of 2007. Dramatically emotional and sensible... Atonement, director Joe Wright's masterwork. An excellent production...
Rated 21 Feb 2008
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 06 Feb 2008
92
88th
Joe Wright gets it done right for the first time in his career with Atonement. It's an incredibly well-shot and well-edited film with some of the most beautiful backdrops and locations I've seen in a long time. It has been years since there was a period romance that was of this quality. There's really nothing but gold here. If you're looking for the year's best, this may very well take the prize come Oscar time. It's simply a remarkable movie that I recommend wholeheartedly.
Rated 06 Feb 2008
strangepantsstrangepants
Rated 06 Jan 2008
80
93rd
Brilliant! Plenty to admire on screen and plenty to think about, even after the film is over.
Rated 06 Jan 2008
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 05 Jan 2008
7
67th
The tracking scene at Dunkirk is fantastic.
Rated 05 Jan 2008
chakravochakravo
Rated 05 Jan 2008
70
37th
A tad too long....but Keira Knightely and James McAvoy are sexy as hell. God I love awkward, repressed British sexuality!
Rated 05 Jan 2008
scholar69420Scholar69420
Rated 13 Sep 2024
62
57th
Started off slow and boring but still holds your attention, then developes into something more than a historical drama. Splicing the timelines worked well, but then they jumped 60 years at the end and spelled out the meaning of the narrative in big letters. Beautifully photographed and acted at least, plus the audio mixing with the choir singing on the Dunkirk beach single take was epic.
Rated 13 Sep 2024
rotaciravrotacirav
Rated 29 Aug 2024
57
69th
decent adaptation of the novel, which you should read instead (the meta ending in particular doesn’t translate)
Rated 29 Aug 2024
tj_monsterTJ monster
Rated 14 Mar 2024
0
0th
What a absolutely disgusting film. The narcism and self righteousness, ‘i gave them a future which they never had’. She destroyed his life. The false accusation killed him. She is absolutely despicable. I hated how by the end they try to humanise that witch. No. This film was gross and evil. Romanticising a man who died after being falsely accused of rape. Shame on the writers who wrote this sick fetish. The actors and performances where good. But the story was so wrong I can’t enjoy it
Rated 14 Mar 2024
khbatemankhbateman
Rated 21 Jan 2024
83
46th
A good movie, just a little slow moving to start
Rated 21 Jan 2024
darknightsDarkNights
Rated 08 Mar 2023
78
84th
Grand drame sur les conséquences épouvantables d'un mensonge d'une petite conne. La peste par excellence, manipulatrice et odieuse, jouée par 3 excellentes actrices. James MacAvoy est la grâce incarnée tant sa figure angélique est de tous les plans. Et les séquences reconstituées sont mémorables. Ce n'est pas le meilleur film de tous les temps mais le travail fourni est incroyablement réussi.
Rated 08 Mar 2023
islandgirlIslandGirl
Rated 09 Oct 2021
91
67th
Beautiful cinematography and great cast. I’m a sucker for anything that parallels my life. Robbie resembles a man I have loved like no other. 01:03:20 A frog, in the night, licks its lips. “The story can resume…The one I had been planning…I can become again the man who once…with the clarity of passion, made love to you…The story can resume. I will return, find you, love you, marry you. And live without shame.” Without hope, what do we have? I had hoped to be each other’s last
Rated 09 Oct 2021
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 18 Sep 2021
55
14th
Eng35+youngsaiorse?+sisinlovewithhim-seeaccidentalsweetcuntletterandthembanging+sothinksrapedfriendandshegoesalongwithitcuzbangedolderguy-arrested+4yrssoldier+6moearliershewantedhimtocomebackinstead+greatcinematography/settings+dunkirk+sisrealizetruth-butguytoopolitical+sisoldauthor-lastbook-dementia-couldfinallywritecuzhadto-confessionscenewasntrealcuzhediedsistoolooligavethemtheirhappiness
Rated 18 Sep 2021
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
75
59th
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Rated 06 Aug 2021
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Jun 2021
7
4th
The closest anything has ever made me come to hating WWI. Also, a great movie to nap to in a movie theatre or in the privacy of your own home. The sleep makes the absurd feeling length of the film bearable.
Rated 14 Jun 2021
bruhcringeBruhCringe
Rated 02 May 2021
79
68th
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Rated 02 May 2021
lalaloopsyylalaloopsyy
Rated 05 Feb 2021
90
75th
kücük cocuklardan bu yüzden nefrt ediorm CUNT
Rated 05 Feb 2021
braddad68braddad68
Rated 13 May 2020
96
91st
Not sure how I missed this one. Expecting a possibly sappy romance, it was so much more. The acting, writing and cinematography is outstanding. Not to mention the music, for which it won the Academy Award. Bonus: great twist at the end.
Rated 13 May 2020
minttangleMintTangle
Rated 29 Mar 2020
85
78th
This is one of those surreal films that just has such an engrossing vibe that it sticks with you for a long time. I watched this back in high school after we read the book, and in all honesty, I preferred the film's ending to the book. The soundtrack is also amazing, and props to Saoirse Ronan for being such a captivating young Briony.
Rated 29 Mar 2020
instiInsti
Rated 28 Dec 2018
50
11th
This movie made me angry. That's not atonement, it's continuing to be a self-centered asshole. Life's to short to watch it again to work out if this score is reasonable.
Rated 28 Dec 2018
bigbang26Bigbang26
Rated 03 Jun 2018
80
38th
for the love of "Dunkirk scene"
Rated 03 Jun 2018
tipartipar
Rated 31 Mar 2018
64
81st
OK. Interesting by the way the facts are presented. I took a long to see this one because I did not expect a Mystery/Suspense movie but in fact, there is some mystery there. The cast adds a lot.
Rated 31 Mar 2018
rottentRottenT
Rated 19 Mar 2018
83
61st
Atonement features strong performances, brilliant cinematography, and a unique score. Featuring deft performances from James MacAvoy and Keira Knightley, it's a successful adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel.
Rated 19 Mar 2018
beautyblissBeautyBliss
Rated 13 Dec 2017
90
91st
Stunning cinematography, great acting. Only slightly far fetched.
Rated 13 Dec 2017
mist600Mist600
Rated 13 Nov 2017
86
72nd
BACK-FILLING WHOLE LOT OF FILMS NOT SEEN FOR A LONG, LONG TIME -> Recall/Scores may be 20-30% off. Not at all offended, grateful actually, if anyone wants 2 drop me a cordial msg if think memory dulled a gem or gave a rosy tint to a clunker. IE. Tell me WHY I am wrong & what U think I should've scored. Love film chat/debate
Rated 13 Nov 2017
drrobertdr_Robert
Rated 26 Feb 2017
4
77th
Jag tänkte att en film som SvD ger betyget 5 och DN betyget 2 måste vara intressant! Så här efteråt kan jag ge bägge resencenterna rätt. Första halvan är fantastisk! Jag har läst boken men tycker att filmens sätt att ställa frågan vad det är Brioni ser egentligen är bättre (och lysande). Och filmens rytm ger en ökad tydlighet åt hur de olika händelserna länkar till varandra i en kedja som inte kan brytas. Men efter brytpunkten - man måste akta sig för att skriva för mycket
Rated 26 Feb 2017
seenmanyseenmany
Rated 28 Dec 2016
71
23rd
not easy to watch ie difficult to keep engaged in it, but in the end it becomes good when things get revealed, ie just for 10 minutes
Rated 28 Dec 2016
nobletNoblet
Rated 21 Sep 2016
72
50th
Clumsy final act drags down what is otherwise a beautiful movie.
Rated 21 Sep 2016
tsvetetsvete
Rated 21 Jun 2016
100
96th
2
Rated 21 Jun 2016
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 28 Apr 2016
16
89th
W4E0P2S1V2M2A2R3. The movie I would want to watch if I got a gorgeous new 4k display, which has also stuck in my craw emotionally for a really long time.
Rated 28 Apr 2016
seydakesenseydakesen
Rated 27 Dec 2015
70
26th
finalde soyle diyebildim: sen kim kopeksin briony?
Rated 27 Dec 2015
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 28 Sep 2015
81
86th
ikinci dünya savaşını yalnızca dönem olarak aldığı için bu niteleme belki alakasız görülebilir, ama o toplama kamplarının şeytani kişilikler değil, bizatihi insanlar tarafından yapıldığını, insan doğasındaki içkin nemrutluğu göstermesi sebebiyle en iyi ikinci dünya savaşı filmlerinden biri demek hiç de isabetsiz bir tabir olmaz. kısa bir öykü mahiyetinde aslında fazla ilgi çekici de olmayan bir hikayenin yine de böylesine filme yansımış olması joe wrig
Rated 28 Sep 2015
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 19 Sep 2015
70
56th
James McAvoy plays the unluckiest dude on the planet. Juno Temple plays one of the unluckiest women on the planet but her horrible life is merely a small side plot of horrible shit.It is good and I'm glad I watched it as it seems to be one of those Best Picture nominees to be forgotten as I never hear anyone talk about it. I didn't love the odd time jumps in the storytelling but they weren't a deal breaker.
Rated 19 Sep 2015
barraocBarraoc
Rated 22 Aug 2015
80
85th
The sumptuous cinematography does an excellent job of capturing the stark realism of war against which some of this (very upper-crust English wot wot) love story is played. I have mixed feelings about the ending though.
Rated 22 Aug 2015
rymRYM
Rated 29 Mar 2015
66
62nd
3.30/5
Rated 29 Mar 2015
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 28 Mar 2015
3
73rd
Takes the viewer by the hand, squeezes it and points at things, which was bearable until the po-mo/meta stuff (think French Lieutenant's Woman) made me really resent it. Some nice visuals -if a little gimmicky in places- and a solid cast. No idea how the book goes but this felt hampered, 'dumbed down'.
Rated 28 Mar 2015
thehynesthehynes
Rated 24 Sep 2014
63
78th
what a perfectly beastly misunderstanding
Rated 24 Sep 2014
scorpusScorpus
Rated 19 Apr 2014
80
70th
Atonement is a well-produced film with a solid storyline that keeps you interested until the credits roll
Rated 19 Apr 2014
glm01glm01
Rated 26 Mar 2014
84
79th
83.500
Rated 26 Mar 2014
nilooravaeinilooravaei
Rated 23 Mar 2014
93
93rd
i saw this film years ago and completely hated it because i didn't understand it at all. watching it again, i'm baffled by how that's possible, because this film is so exceptional in every way. such a nuanced poignant story and so beautiful. joe wright really shows his true breadth as a filmmaker here.
Rated 23 Mar 2014
carolinechocarolinecho
Rated 09 Mar 2014
99
74th
great cast, timing, and art.
Rated 09 Mar 2014
berretso4BerretSO4
Rated 14 Jan 2014
84
40th
Well-shot, very graphic but not overly so. Just enough to be realistic, honestly. The movie feels aimless at times. It all gets at a common theme and touches several character arcs, but there's a lot that could have been cut from the movie and I wouldn't have missed it. The soldier's death with Briony is the best scene in the movie. To borrow from another reviewer, the first act really is the masterful piece of this movie, and the rest leaves something to be desired. The soundtrack though? 5/5
Rated 14 Jan 2014
nepetaNepeta
Rated 30 Oct 2013
65
35th
Very clunky and at times overly sentimental, and the ending though a nice idea is far too blunt, though the period detail and cinematography look great, the typewriter in the musical score is awesome, the war stuff is grim and made all the more effective by us never seeing any battling and Ronan and Garai both give great performances as Briony Tallis. Moving, though imperfect.
Rated 30 Oct 2013
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 18 Jul 2013
70
51st
Well it's very well shot and the acting's solid, even Romola Garai. There is a real lack of urgency to it though. What really drags it down is the lack of arc for anyone, it comes across as things that happened rather than an actual story.
Rated 18 Jul 2013
vauthVauth
Rated 06 Apr 2013
62
21st
As a film adaptation, it does a fantastic job in its cinematography and editing. Often, it manages to take in the atmosphere of war and represent the internal emotions of the characters. The actors just didn't do it for me - Knightley's performance is bland, Briony didn't come across as genuine to me, and I never really felt the chemistry between the lovers. I didn't enjoy the plot as I felt it was manipulative, forced, and very hit-and-miss with some of the other issues it tries to explore.
Rated 06 Apr 2013
jbynjbyn
Rated 16 Feb 2013
78
62nd
Great cinematography but I thought the story was dragged out a lot in the middle.
Rated 16 Feb 2013
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 16 Nov 2012
73
89th
Lovely cinematography (see the coloring and tracking shots), paired with a storytelling that boldly moves through time and memory, equals a wonderful period drama. Stronger romantic chemistry or a more cohesive feel could have improved the film, but as is, it hardly needs improving.
Rated 16 Nov 2012
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
74
70th
* Casting, Acting : 8 * Script : 8 * Directing, Aura : 8 * Ease of Viewing : 6 * Naked Eye : 7
Rated 26 Oct 2012
brandonsbrandons
Rated 10 Jul 2012
81
72nd
Atonement features strong performances, brilliant cinematography, and a unique score. Featuring deft performances from James McAvoy and Keira Knightley, it's a successful adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
worstcasesceworstcasesce
Rated 06 Jun 2012
1
0th
In summary: Great first hour, boring middle, and an ending that can go either way. Personally, I liked the ending, but I was prepared by the book. Score is not a grade.
Rated 06 Jun 2012
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 08 Apr 2012
90
96th
Every frame of this film is a delight on the eye accompanied by an innovative score that weaves itself into the story perfectly. The story itself drew me in very quickly, despite this not being my usual kind of film. The direction is very creative. It jumps back and forward in time to increase the impact of certain events by showing them first from Brionny's innocent uninformed viewpoint, then revealing the full story. One of the strongest British films of the last decade.
Rated 08 Apr 2012
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 27 Mar 2012
79
87th
There is no way to tell from the synopsis that this film could actually be this great. Wright's direction capitalizes perfectly on the layered script.
Rated 27 Mar 2012
ana_rquiaana-rquia.
Rated 15 Feb 2012
93
97th
"...if all we have rests in a few moments in a library three and a half years ago, then I don't know... I don't... " "Robbie... look at me. Look at me. Come back. Come back to me."
Rated 15 Feb 2012
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 29 Jan 2012
65
40th
This film started out slowly, and got progressively slower, until at the end, I was just grateful it had stopped completely. That is not to say it was all bad. the film itself was beautifully shot, the music was perfect, the sets stunning, and the cast generally very good. However the jumping around in time was disjointed and painful, and the story was just plain stupid. The premise of someone being convicted on the evidence of a 13 year old alone is just ludicrous.
Rated 29 Jan 2012
tesensteinTesenstein
Rated 05 Jan 2012
60
7th
A quite nice film adaption of the novel by McEwan. Could have been more sensible. Since it is a book Briony writes in the novel, she could have made a film in the movie version. Would have made more sense.
Rated 05 Jan 2012
einarseinars
Rated 11 Dec 2011
5
2nd
could not even watch it to the end.. these characters, too self conscious for me, this movie just did not kling as real to me.
Rated 11 Dec 2011
moviebuff18moviebuff18
Rated 11 Sep 2011
80
25th
This book is so phenomenal that even though the film is a bit flat, the sheer power of the story makes it worth watching. Disturbing, intense, a story of class struggle and betrayal in WW2 Britain. Great acting all around. Very sad.
Rated 11 Sep 2011
ebelcEbelC
Rated 27 Aug 2011
70
72nd
The first segment of the movie is specially good, and quite independent, it could even work as a short movie. Then it continues with the part of the movie why it's called 'atonement', that being still good, interesting and emotive, is not so close in terms of quality to the beginning. A special mention deserves the score, music using a typewriter, full of meaning and so important in this story about letters, stories and fantasies.
Rated 27 Aug 2011
thedailynathanTheDailyNathan
Rated 24 Jul 2011
10
0th
The storytelling flow was just something I didn't "get". I found it impossibly hard to follow along, and the story just went everywhere.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
grapeGrape
Rated 17 Jul 2011
80
70th
16 Juliol 2011 - Combinació de reconstrucció històrica i conflicte moral. Interessant muntatge. Desdoblament temporal tarantinesc poc atractiu. Salts en el temps efectius però no desconcertants. Virtuós pla seqüència amb bella banda sonora. Musica no inolvidable però treballada i amb entitat. Knightley i Saoirse Ronan elogiables. Mai no havia tret una visió tan clara de diversos aspectes d'una pel·lícula, potser estic agusant l'observació.
Rated 17 Jul 2011
touristTourist
Rated 19 Jun 2011
90
90th
The cinematography is the most impressive aspect of this piece, but the acting is also done well. I was impressed especially with Keira Knightley and Saoirse Ronan's performances. The story works without too many hitches, but I do admit that I don't think Atonement was achieved and I pretty much resented Saoirse Ronan's character. Still, that proves that I was immersed in the drama.
Rated 19 Jun 2011
wordychachawordychacha
Rated 24 May 2011
90
55th
tragic love story that i sympathize.
Rated 24 May 2011
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 10 Apr 2011
77
78th
This movie is so well shot, it's absolutely bursting great cinematography. The script does feel a little clumsy at times & the ending is effective, but too out of tone with the rest of the movie. Even so, aside from always average Keira Knightly it is very well performed & supurbly paced. Personally I found the accents irritated me for some reason? They all seemed oddly exaggerated, particuarly Daniel Mays chirpy cockney chappy! It grated with me a bit. All-in-all however, a very good film.
Rated 10 Apr 2011
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 28 Mar 2011
10
5th
One amazing shot on a war ridden beach can't save this movie from its ridiculous premise and overdramatic acting. This wouldn't even be a good movie if anything that actually happened in it actually happened.
Rated 28 Mar 2011

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