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7.8
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9.2

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Anders Korsgaard Pedersen
rated 7

Coherent story with a redemptive last act but the movie is all to novel-adaption-like. To stiff in a way and in need of its own expression

4 years ago
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Kasper Løvborg
rated 9

Brilliant. The one-take towards the end is impressive but it's the romance stuff in the first act that makes this so special.

4 years ago
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Cast & Crew

Joe Wright
Director
Vanessa Redgrave
As Briony Tallis (Age 77)
Benedict Cumberbatch
As Paul Marshall
Michel Vuillermoz
As Frenchman
Lionel Abelanski
As Frenchman
Peter Wight
As Police Inspector
Harriet Walter
As Emily Tallis
Neil Maskell
As Soldier in Bray Bar
Gina McKee
As Soldier in Bray Bar

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Atonement follows the story of a young girl named Briony Tallis who accuses her sister's lover, Robbie Turner, of a crime he did not commit. The accusation tears apart the lives of all involved and has long-lasting consequences. The film jumps back and forth between the past and present, showing the characters' complex relationships and how their lives are forever changed by Briony's actions. The film features an all-star cast, including Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, and Saoirse Ronan, who bring depth and emotion to their characters. The cinematography is breathtaking, capturing the beauty of the English countryside in the summer of 1935. The themes of love, guilt, and redemption are woven throughout the film, making it a powerful exploration of human emotions. Director Joe Wright masterfully weaves together multiple storylines to create a cohesive narrative that keeps viewers engaged until the very end.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Atonement include The Time Traveler's Wife, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Second Woman, No Reservations, Mr. Nobody, New York, I Love You.

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Atonement was released in theaters on January 11, 2008.