comaparison to the book

Rating: 9/10 (11 January 2008)

I've read this magnificent book more than 3 times (published in 1998) and it is one of my favorites books and undoubtly Ian McEwan best novel. i was very afraid (and curious) to see the movie - because I didn't know how it will be transalted to the big screen. Amazingly they did an excellent job - starting from the magnificent actors and the incredible scenery. The film is a copy of the book and i was really surprised to see the Dunkirk scene which was superb, sensational and stunning !!! Howeever i was a bit disappointed that we didn't see int the movie some war bombings as described in the book. Alos they could have made Briony a little more esthetic. Keira Knightly and James McAvoy are terrific and should get an Oscar/ My conclusion - this is the best movie you will see in 2008.