AtonementOverview and Synopsis

Atonement
Opened December 7, 2007 | Runtime:2 hr. 3 min.
R
disturbing war images, language and some sexuality
In 1935, 13-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) and her family live a life of wealth and privilege in their enormous mansion. On the warmest day of the year, the country estate takes on an unsettling hothouse atmosphere, stoking Read More
Cast: James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Romola Garai, Saoirse Ronan, Vanessa Redgrave
Director: Joe Wright
Genres: Period Film, Romantic Epic, Romance

Critic Reviews

"An assured and deeply moving work..." Los Angeles Times
- Kenneth Turan
"Despite some strong performances, it seems a defanged version of the dark novel." USA Today
- Claudia Puig
"...preserves much of the tome’s metaphysical depth and all of its emotional power." Variety
- Derek Elley