Atonement
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In 1935, 13-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis and her family live a life of wealth and privilege in their enormous mansion. On the warmest day of the year, the country estate takes on an unsettling hothouse atmosphere, stoking Briony's vivid imagination. Robbie Turner, the educated son of the family's
… More »In 1935, 13-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis and her family live a life of wealth and privilege in their enormous mansion. On the warmest day of the year, the country estate takes on an unsettling hothouse atmosphere, stoking Briony's vivid imagination. Robbie Turner, the educated son of the family's housekeeper, carries a torch for Briony's headstrong older sister Cecilia. He hopes that Cecilia has comparable feelings. All it will take is one spark for this relationship to combust. When it does, Briony - who has a crush on Robbie - is compelled to interfere. She goes so far as to accuse Robbie of a crime he did not commit. Cecilia and Robbie declare their love for each other, but, ultimately, he is arrested. Briony bears false witness and the course of three lives is changed forever. As Briony grow older, she continues to seek forgiveness for her childhood misdeed. Through a terrible and courageous act of imagination, she finds the path to her uncertain atonement, and to an understanding of the power of enduring love.
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Based on the novel by Ian McEwan
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007
Special features: Deleted scenes with commentary from director Joe Wright; bringing the past to life: the making of Atonement; from novel to screen: adapting a classic; feature commentary with director Joe Wright
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Add a NoticeCoarse Language: 1. a single typed word that resonates as the key to a loss of innocence and leads to ultimate betrayal. 2. Swearing amongst soldiers
Violence: some war scenes are graphic
Sexual Content: 1.a very visually suggestive sex scene between the two main characters. 2. an alluded-to sexually compromising act towards a young girl.
Coarse Language: Few scenes of mature language
Violence: Scenes of war violence and injuries.
Sexual Content: Sexual language and scenes.
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Add a QuoteCecilia Tallis: "My brother and I found the two of them down by the lake." Police Inspector: "You didn't see anyone else?" Cecilia Tallis: "I wouldn't necessarily believe everything Briony tells you. She's rather fanciful."
"Dearest Cecilia, the story can resume. The one I had been planning on that evening walk. I can become again the man who once crossed the surrey park at dusk, in my best suit, swaggering on the promise of life. The man who, with the clarity of passion, made love to you in the library. The story can resume. I will return. Find you, love you, marry you and live without shame." - Robbie Turner(James McAvoy)
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Add a CommentGood movie.
Watchable. Ending was unexpected. The film direction was poor, there were a lot of switching back and forth to move the plot.
Based on a novel, “Atonement” had a good cast and wonderful cinematography. I cannot imagine this story not being on film.
Excellent approach to a romantic drama - full of mystery. An incredible overview of the repercussions created by one little girl's overactive imagination, and misconceptions, substantially altering the fate of two (three!) lives forever. An innocent accusation? Or done out of spite? Or both? And is there really any "atonement"? A remarkable story. The cinematography was superb - the five minute shot at Dunkirk was hypnotic; terrific score - it was a clever device to have the typewriter tap out the beat as a percussion instrument; directing; acting (especially James McAvoy); the whole package. Great movie.
An amazing movie!! Great actors, great plot. I could watch this movie a million times. One of the best movies I've ever seen
Love it! What a wonderful, powerful story. I've got totally absorbed in it.
Great actors. Bittersweet love story. Worth watching for history buffs with a romantic side.
If you want to catch-up on your sleep this may be the right vehicle for you. I tried reading the book but kept nodding off. I figured maybe I could watch the movie version, which was even more boring. I'm not saying this is the dullest movie ever made, but until that one comes along this one will do. There was a camp classic made in the 1950's called "The Bad Seed" starring Patty McCormack which covered much the same ground, minus Dunkirk. See that one. It's a hoot. It's also a much better movie. Caution: a little bit of Keira Knightly goes a long way.
I haven't read the book, but I enjoyed the movie very much.
Excellent acting, especially by Keira Knightley. Very true to the novel.