this has to be keira knightly's finest work. the rest of the cast give excellent performances as well. as far as I'm concerned this was the best picture of 2007.
this is one of those pictures that will stand the test of time, in 20-30 years it will still be entertaining. the acting,directing,special effects,costumes were superb to say the least.
Atonement - WOW! Great movie...I can't watch it again..Why? you ask? Go buy it, rent it, borrow it, see it and you will know! I compare it to The Titanic Movie (Dicaprio, Winslet) - tragic love story, I am the kind of person that saw the Titanic ONCE and could not watch it again, I feel the same about this movie - great movie, the chemistry between actors McAvoy and Knightly was spot on, but OMG, I can not watch that again...I am out of Kleenex!!! So, if you are that kind of person that saw the Titanic 257 times, than this is the movie for you, buy it! If you are like me and can not watch the Titanic again, rent Atonement or borrow it from someone and save your $20. Just make sure you have your Kleenex handy...
It is important for a reviewer to recognize that there are times when, as an amateur, the reviewer does not possess the ability to properly comment. And, This is my ATONEMENT. All I will say is that I am looking forward to watching this story again, and probably several more times after that.
Beautifully haunting movie, the musical score is superb! Scenes so well shot & which such raw emotion. This movie upset and moved at the same time. Leaves you asking questions. How old do you have to be know the difference between right and wrong? Why is it that loves at times isn't enough? It left me questioning what it means to be human. Might not be for everyone, but truly is worth giving it a chance.