Atonement (Widescreen Edition) | 
| Actors: Keira Knightley, James Mcavoy, Saoirse Ronan, Brenda Blethyn, Harriet Walter
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  282 reviews
Sales Rank: 1955
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 130 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 61033285
UPC: 025193328526
EAN: 0025193328526
ASIN: B0013XZ6X4
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: March 18, 2008
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Director Joe Wright (Pride and Prejudice) gives Ian McEwan's bestselling novel a sumptuous treatment for the screen that should come to be regarded as one of the defining films of the epic romantic drama. Indeed, everything about this film stems from those three words: there is little here that is not epic, romantic, and dramatic, and Atonement is a film that masterfully expresses the overarching sense of adventure and emotion that such stories are meant to convey. In this instance, the story centers around the love story of highborn Cecilia Tallis (Keira Knightley) and housekeeper's son Robbie Turner (James McAvoy, in a star-making turn), in England shortly before World War II. Despite their class differences, they are powerfully attracted to each other, and just as their relationship begins Robbie is tragically forced away due to false accusations from Cecilia's younger sister Briony (Saoirse Ronan). She has a crush on Robbie, too, and after reading a private letter he sent to Cecilia, and then witnessing the first expression of their mutual love but mistaking it for mistreatment, her resentment grows until it leads to her telling the lie that will send Robbie away. Soon World War II breaks out; Robbie enlists and is posted to France, Cecilia is a nurse in London, and Briony, now age 18 and aware of what she has done, tries to atone for her actions--but none of them will be able to get back what they have lost. Knightley and McAvoy are perfectly cast as the young star crossed lovers, and the young Ronan is particularly impressive, but it's clear that the real star of this film is the director. Wright allows Atonement to revel in every moment of its story and each scene is compelling in its own way, but that now famous extended shot with Robbie on the beach at Dunkirk--filmed in one take and sure to be considered one of the great long tracking shots in film history--is the most memorable moment in this remarkable film. Atonement is an excellent example of what can happen when a great book meets great filmmaking. This is one that is not to be missed. --Daniel Vancini
Stills from Atonement (click for larger image).
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 absolutely surprised June 12, 2009
Carmela Castillo (Panama, Panama Panama)
I was not prepared for this movie. It swept me of my feet. I usually prefer to read the novel first, but this time I didn't so I don't really know if it was close to the book. Specially loved the impersonation of Cecilia and Briony. And the photography! OMG! a collectors item, I'm sure.
But beware! If you like "happy" movies, this is not for you, it is not easy to digest the story. But for me it was as enjoyable as ever! Good job for the Director.
 Awful June 4, 2009
s (USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Awful. I wanted to shut the movie off in the first 15 minutes. But, I suffered through it. I have NO IDEA why this movie was even nominated for any award. I love period pieces and, still yet, could not watch it just for the scenery. The music was completely annoying with the typing brought into it. And where is the "Atonement." And when I kept hearing "come back to me" I thought I've heard that before with "Cold Mountain" couldn't they have been more creative knowing "Cold Mountain" used that phrase to identify to the movie ?????? It could have been so much better. Lot's and lots of unnecessary scenes and not enough scenes to see chemistry between the two loves.
A fine film... great actresses... and how good is a script when it comes from a great novel! May 17, 2009
Alejo (Andorra)
Not always.
I mean not always is a good novel beautifully adapted to the screen (as I am reviewing a DVD it probably should have said TV or Home Cinema).
A bit melodramatic in parts... but those parts are tastefully and purposefully short... how could they have indulged in the prison period for example... but I do not like spoilers myself so... better if I am not too specific.
A great film. Well directed and casted... and an exceptional "montage".
RECOMMENDED (skeptical included)
ADB
3.5 stars out of 4 May 3, 2009
One-Line Film Reviews (Ann Arbor)
The Bottom Line:
An exceptionally well-made and completely non-formulaic film which consistently defies viewer expectations, Atonement has left some viewers cold (particularly those who expected a standard love-against-all-odds picture) but it's a very impressive piece of moviemaking (the scene at Dunkirk should be on everyone's list of best shots of all time) and a movie I'm glad I watched.
Excellent film; slight variation from book. April 18, 2009
R. Brownfield (OH)
Atonement was one of my favorite novels to read in college, and I think this film really does it justice. Although there are some slight variations in the novel from the book, for the most part, this movie accurately depicts McEwan's master novel. Highly recommend!
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