Butchered ending to an otherwise outstanding movie

Rating: 7/10 (20 April 2015)

First this would have got at least another a point in rating if the screenplay had not have been screwed up at the end! Fairly true to the novel except for the gross butchering of the story at the end which had a subtle way of illustrating Briony's atonement and the enormity of loss at her birthday celebration and the eventual presentation of 'The Trials of Arabella'.
This was so poignant in the novel and the eventual breakdown of her cousin, was lost and omitted in the movie. Equally I felt the interview, which served entirely for the purpose of exposition was cheap and lacking. Great performance by Vanessa Redgrave yes, but could this not have been written to include the poetic implications that Ian McEwan first transcribed, albeit though a slight rip off of Sonnet 18.
The cinematography, provided a majestic look at landscape - even during the war. The movement shots, much like Pride and Prejudice were impressive, especially in the scene at Dunkirk, which emphasized Robbie's disorientation. Nice film, just disappointed with the last 10 mins.