Atonement(2007)- User Reviews

This is not a beautiful, tragic love story like The English Patient. The plot is flawed and choppy and there is little character development. I didn�t feel the passion between these two, I didn�t care for their story.more»

I just saw Atonement today... it was amazing.

With 7 Golden Globe nominations behind this movie, they must have done something right. It's nominations include:
-Best Picture (Drama)
-Best Director: Joe Wright
-Best Actor: James McAvoy (Drama)
-Best …more»

Great stroy of an upperclass British household torn asunder by an adolescent act of revenge before WWII. Great acting by a great cast. Romola Garai nearly stole the film. Brenda Blethyn was underutilized. That Keira Kightly is the English rose of …more»

I heard that this film was nominated and I love both Kiera Knightley and James Mcavoy as actors so I was exited to see this film. I didnt know why it was rated R until I saw the film and I was disgusted and dissapointed. References to words I dont like …more»

go watch this move..it is soooo beautiful!!!!why is the world so cruel? lol see it ...this is oscar worthy and heart worthy too! and ur money too...so go see it!!!!!more»

These characters and their story will live within me for a long time. This will be one of my all time favorite movies. I stayed in my seat and watched every credit to the very end~ I plan on seeing it again very soon.

Bravo!more»

not what i expected---excellent film but if you're going for a pride and predjustice ending then you've got something coming. Acting was brill and direction unique. A definate contender for a globe/oscar of fewmore»

Way too long Chick Flick. I thought it would never end. BUT, with that being said, It was rivoting enough to stay through the end without getting up and urinating.

James is quite an actor. So was little Celia.

Take your boyfriend, mom or girlfrie …more»

The hurt and the guilt of the story are conveyed beautifully by the cast and director. I'm glad I had read the book before seeing the movie - I think it made me appreciate some of the scenes more fully.
James McAvoy plays Robbie Turner to perfection. …more»

I felt like Jack Sparrow on an island with no rum and one shot in my pistol. The character of Briony stirred no sympathy in me. (Right to the end I still felt she was selfish and got what she deserved.) Slow moving and depressing. If you want a better …more»