Atonement

Atonement Review



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Jolie
Chicago, IL
Atonement is a golden globe movie if i have ever seen one!
5 star rating

character-lover, into movies that tell a great story, a fan of clever plots, first in line on opening weekend
Pros

    character development, romantic, based on a book, attention to detail, interesting twists, Kiera Knightly is stunning

Cons
    a little slow in the beginning

DEC
16
2007

Atonement — 

Atonement is an emotional, eloquently delivered historical movie starring Kiera Knightly and James McAvoy. The story is based on a novel about a young couple (rich girl, poor (but well educated) boy) whose romance takes a turn for the worse due to a false accusation from the girls younger sister. Ultimately, the boy is wrongfully arrested and sent to prison and then war. 

The rest of the movie centers around their journey to reunite and rekindle their love. It also addresses the younger sisters journey in finding truth and ultimately revealing the real story of this man and her sister.

Atonement is a heart breaking movie of romance, history, truth and true love. The costumes are exquisite, the acting perfect and the attention to detail unbelievable. I cant recommend it more highly.

Go see Atonement. You are missing out if you dont. (p.s. I am intentionally being vague since i dont want to reveal the movie. And, admittedly, it is a complex movie to describe). My best advice, skip reading full review details and just go see the movie. You wont be disappointed.

Last edited on Dec 17, 2007



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kalexias wrote on Aug 8, 2008 at 8:51PM

I just got this from Quickflix (Aussie Netflix) and am saving it for a night my husband goes to bed early. It looks like a good one! Thanks for the review!

GrapeApe wrote on Feb 18, 2008 at 3:39PM

As is the case in most instances, the book is much better than the movie. I recommend it.

jazzybean01 wrote on Feb 17, 2008 at 3:51PM

Thanks Jolie. My mom and I are trying to figure out what movie to go see today and you're review helped. I think we'll go see it.

holyghost wrote on Jan 3, 2008 at 1:34PM

In response to pamperedpeterson's comment from Dec 28, 2007 at 2:25AM:

Happy New Year. We saw it in an Arts Playhouse, so the crowd was under 150 people. I didn't speak to everyone, but listening to the comments of people in general was that it was draggy. We went with another couple, and they both thought the same as we did.

maryellenp wrote on Dec 30, 2007 at 6:39PM

I have this one on my list of must sees...

mary ellen

pamperedpeterson wrote on Dec 28, 2007 at 2:25AM

In response to holyghost's comment from Dec 21, 2007 at 3:03PM:

Did you talk to everyone coming out of the theatre? ;)
I do have to say, though, that I tend to love movies that the "professionals" hate, and hate the ones they love. I probably won't see this movie in the theatre.

Jolie wrote on Dec 21, 2007 at 3:11PM

In response to holyghost's comment from Dec 21, 2007 at 3:03PM:

Really? You felt cheated? I didnt at all. I felt pretty good about the ending and that it was shockingly realistic. In fact, I just felt soooo sad that I was thinking about it for days. You should write a review of your take so that people see another perspective. :) Thanks for the feedback.

holyghost wrote on Dec 21, 2007 at 3:03PM

My wife and I saw the movie last weekend. The majority of the audience agreed that the movie was a film critic's dream and a moviegoer's disappointment. The cinematography was breathtaking and the performances of the three main stars were excellent, however the movie dragged for much of its length. The audience ,as well as we, also felt cheated by the ending. All and all, a good romantic story, but not an Academy Award winner.

BayouBengal wrote on Dec 21, 2007 at 1:11PM

This sounds like one that I need to watch alone. My hubby groans at anything relating to romance...haha. Enjoyed your review!

Fardreamer wrote on Dec 20, 2007 at 11:54AM

Nice review, Jolie!

CrystaBush wrote on Dec 18, 2007 at 5:45PM

Is this movie based on a book called Atonement by Ian McEwan (I think that's the authors name). It's supposed to be a "must-read" for book lovers!
Great review. I find it hard reviewing movies because I don't want to give away any good stuff either!

jazzybean01 wrote on Dec 18, 2007 at 2:24PM

I found out about this movies during the previews for "I Am Legend." That was a great movie. Very though provoking. I don't think I could do a review on it without giving things away. Maybe that's why the previews are so elusive. Very good though.

kid-kansas wrote on Dec 17, 2007 at 6:46PM

Sounds like a very good movie, thats for the review !!! Ron

Jolie wrote on Dec 17, 2007 at 9:22AM

In response to DanaNicole76's comment from Dec 17, 2007 at 9:04AM:

You definitely should go! It was a really great movie. I am shocked I havent heard more about it. I just happened to get the tickets because it was at the time we were free. What a great surprise!

DanaNicole76 wrote on Dec 17, 2007 at 9:04AM

I usually am not one for movies that are set in a time so far back I can hardly relate to it. BUT in this case I just might make an exception! It sounds like the perfect recipe to keep me interested and in tears (which isn't always a bad thing :)
Thanks for the heads up!

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