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  Written December 12, 2007

  Amazing

  by fernhopper61

  This film was the best I have seen all year and I TRULY believe that it will win best picture at the Oscars. Perfectly executed, this film (after the book) touched my heart and has been worth the wait.

  • 34 out of 40 found this review helpful.
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  Written February 24, 2008

  captivating

  by The Crow Critic

  The movie held my intrest throughout. Overall I tought it was a great story with great acting. I definately recomend this if you are in the mood for a love story.

  • 11 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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• Oh No!
  Written January 21, 2008

  OOOOOHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  by FRONT_ROW_

  .Oh Goody..............I get to be the FIRST ONE to tell you the PLAIN TRUTH about this... TWO HOURS AND THREE MINUTES of a plot that did not hold my attention. When Vanessa Redgrave appeared I.....I KNEW IT WOULD ALL BE OVER SOON.... The film falls FLAT. We are supposed to stay awake long enough to buy into this story of a narcissistic child whose over active imagination sets off a chain of events that shatter the lives of those in her powerful path then follow her imaginationas she tries to redeem herself .

  • 20 out of 31 found this review helpful.
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• Oh No!
  Written January 23, 2008

  Don't Do It!!!

  by f4m

  Minutes before movie, at dinner:
  Waiter: "Hey, I just thought I'd let you know that those 3 girls over there just came out of Atonement and said it was TERRIBLE."
  Brad: "We'll take our chances. It looks like it's gonna be great."
  
  45 minutes into Atonement:
  Me (whispering): "Hey, Brad.. Are you liking this so far?"
  Brad: "Surrre.."
  
  10 more minutes later:
  Me: "Are you sure? I'm bored."
  Brad: "Oh, thank God. I thought you'd be mad at me!!! This sucks!!!"
  Me: "Wanna go?"
  Brad: "I'll follow you."
  
  We let out the biggest sighs ever walking out of that movie. I couldn't handle any more. I find my MBA classes much more engulfing than this film. I truly believe this is an example of the influence hollywood can have on society. Some critic says it's great and *BAM*!!! Money wasted. HOW DARE they compare this to TITANIC!!!!!!!! Must I add I created this account just to say how bad this film was???

  • 13 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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  Written December 17, 2007

  ABSOLUTE JOKE!!!!

  by Scoregasm

  This movie was by far the worst movie I have ever seen in my life! It got 7 golden globe nominations so I thought it would be good, but for the serious movie it was supposed to be it was comical. There were many times in the movie where they leave you hanging because they skip 20 years at a time. People were leaving this movie during it and most the others were asleep. I would not wish the pain this movie caused to anybody else.

  • 8 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written February 2, 2008

  An Absolutely Refreshing Experience!!

  by jaytrip75

  I can honestly say that I came away from Atonement feeling an emotion I have never felt before. It was the feeling of pleasantly accepting an apology while still feeling the bitterness of the offense. This movie is brillantly written and beautifully shot. Some of the scenes actually made me ache with the strength of the love between the two main characters Cecilia and Robbie. The story is intelligently told. The flashbacks and flashforwards do not lose you and leave you saying, "when is this happening?" This movie is not for the Rambo fans, it is for the lovers, romantics and poets. Go see this movie. You will be enriched!

  • 11 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written February 17, 2008

  Very good. Nothing to atone for

  by Johnsbury

  Atonement is a well written, finely acted and superbly directed film. It held my interest throughout. Great job by director Joe Wright, who, like a painter, paints lovely scenes with the camera. It is one of the rare films that one sees and is reluctant to let go of. It is so good, the story done so well, that you don?t want it to end. I approached this movie thinking it might just be a ladies film but it was not. It was a well balanced, intricate story with even appeal to men and women. It is a finely textured film with the best cinematography I?ve seen in many, many years. The director?s excellent work allows the viewer to totally accept the slightly improbable, as the story engages and gently pulls you into its complexity. Everyone in the film turns in a masterful acting job. I especially liked the three actresses that played Briney, from youth to aged adulthood. Keira Knightly, James Mc Avoy and the new young actress, Saorise Ronan, are perfect in their roles.

  • 10 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written January 25, 2008

  I enjoyed the creative, almost surreal story, and the cinematographer. A piece of art.

  by valnelson64

  Some might think it a bit melodramatic but I think that was an intentional part of the style and the story which comes more clear at the end. I thoroughly enjoyed it. And I think it made an important statement about the madness of war.

  • 8 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 29, 2008

  An Impeccable Love Story

  by CynthiaC

  An impeccable, dramatic adaptation of Ian McEwan`s bestseller. I read the novel before seeing it, and was impressed. Keira Knightley (Cecilia) is one of the greatest british actors of her time. And James McAvoy played the role of Robbie Turner wonderfully. The visuals were incredible, and deserving of the awards it got. For those of you that have not read the book, please do, because the emotional depth is invigorating. As most dramas, Atonement digs into the characters lives, explaining things that one may or may not need to know...PLEASE SEE THIS MOVIE!!!
  

  • 10 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written February 2, 2008

  amazing

  by sports racer

  A near-perfect film. Enthralling story, brilliant acting, and beautiful cinematography. A warning to those that are sensitive about treatment of animals: you may want to look elsewhere during one scene (at the beach - you'll know it when it comes up), though that particular scene was thankfully short.
  
  I do recommend seeing this at the cinema and not waiting for the DVD release. I believe the small screen will lose too much of the colour and depth, the magnitude of the events unfolding.
  

  • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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• Oh No!
  Written March 10, 2008

  I want my 2hrs back.

  by stewfoshie

  The movie has to be the single most painful movie I have ever been subjected to. Even my better half who spuured me into watching thought it was horrible.

  • 14 out of 23 found this review helpful.
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  Written January 19, 2008

  Atonement

  by PHILZ1

  Good movie. A little slow at the beginning for me and I didn't really like they way the story reran time from a different perspectives. It was OK one time but got tedious for me. Real strong tragic story though and good acting. Overall I liked it a lot.

  • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  Written December 24, 2007

  Perhaps not what you're expecting, but a delicious 2 hours of movie watching

  by shanklovesmovies

  In the tradition of The English Patient and Wings of the Dove (both favorites of mine, if that tells you anything), this film is captivatingly beautiful and masterfully unfolded. Cinematography is top-notch, with gorgeous settings, careful lighting, and sound that adds just the right touch to a scene (the bee buzzing against a window in an early sequence is perfect). Keira Knightley never looked (or acted) better, James McAvoy (what a face!) demands sympathy for his plight and youthful pluck, and what a joy to see Vanessa Redgrave show up at the end for denouement (though in my mind, she will always be Guinevere of the 1967 Camelot). You'll need to pay good attention to the dialogue and the quick cuts to pick up all the information you need to truly follow the story. My boys (21, 19, and 15) enjoyed the film but would have preferred more war action (duh.) Mind you these are guys who appreciate good literature, so perhaps not typical teen males. ALMOST rates a "must go" but for pacing.

  • 8 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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  Written January 24, 2008

  Atonement

  by PAHigh116

  My husband and I went to see Atonement the other night. We both enjoyed it. I read the book just days before going to the movie; the film is, for the most part, very true to the book. Kiera Knightley indulged in a bit of over-acting at times but was ok. Saorise Ronan, the young Briony, did a great job;however, I am not sure her efforts rise to academy award standards--perhaps I am being too critical. The cinematography was outstanding!. I would recommend the movie; however, it may not appeal to everyone.

  • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written December 8, 2007

  See this movie.

  by LouHAtlanta

  This is one of those magic moments in movies. The story, the acting, the deal to scenery, everything is just perfect. I rarely use MUST GO, but for this movie I MUST USE that rating.
  

  • 9 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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