Atonement (2007) - Starring James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, Romola Garai, Juno Temple, Benedict Cumberbatch. Written by Christopher Hampton. Based on the novel by Ian McEwan. Directed by Joe Wright. Rated R. Available on DVD.
Atonement is a beautiful, heart-breaking film. It centers around two lovers Robbie and Cecilia (McAvoy and Knightley) who are torn apart when Robbie is falsely accused of a crime by Cecilia's sister, Briony (Ronan). The film follows them as they face the consequences of what happened and as they leave and return to each other's lives.
This film features fantastic performances from all of its cast. McAvoy and Knightley are incredible as the two lovers torn apart by their horrid circumstances. Saoirse Ronan was nominated for Best Supporting Actress - at the age of 13 - for her role as Briony. The film is wonderfully shot and brilliantly made. It has a fantastic and compelling script. The ending might be one of the most heartbreaking endings I've ever seen.
This film is incredible and definitely worth watching. I am normally not a fan of romantic films. But this film surprised me by being more than a good romance film. It's all-in-all just a great film.
Nominated for 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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