An Example of How Unfair the Oscar Is

Rating: 9/10 (17 March 2009)

In 1935, in England, the upper class Cecilia Tallis (Keira Knightley) is in love with Robbie Turner (James McAvoy), the gentle son of the caretakers of their real state that will be sent to the medical school by the Tallis. After witnessing an incident between Cecilia and Robbie in the fountain of their property; snoop a letter that Robbie asked her to deliver to Cecilia; and see her sister making love with Robbie in the library, the thirteen year-old aspirant writer Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) misinterprets the events and believes that Robbie is a sex maniac. When her cousin Lola Quincey (Juno Temple) is raped in a hot summer night in the garden of the Tallis real estate, Briony falsely accuses the innocent Robbie and he is sent to prison, affecting the lives of Robbie, Cecilia and their families.
The awesome "Atonement" is one of the best movies I have ever seen and a sad example of how unfair the Oscar is, since it is better and better than the awarded "No Country for Old Men". The wonderful screenplay, based on the British romance novel by Ian McEwan, discloses a magnificent story of atonement of a character that seeks redemption for her unthinkable attitude on the age of thirteen, and is supported by a stunning cast, fantastic cinematography, art direction, costume design and music score. The outstanding performance of the unknown Saoirse Ronan is impressive and her nomination to Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role is more than deserved. In my opinion, the performance of this young actress was superior to the winner and great actress Tilda Swinton in "Michael Clayton". My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): "Desejo e Reparação" ("Desire and Atonement")