Atonement = Amazing

Rating: 10/10 (4 January 2008)

I watched this film and when I stopped watching it, I was amazed by the pure beauty of it, expressed in how it was shot, acted and the environment.
Films like Atonement are rare, and it deserves every award it is nominated and I will be shocked if it doesn't receive an award.
I like Keira Knightley as an actress anyway but this film tops her career off, but James Mcavoy stole the main prize. One of the bits that really stuck out for me with him is the bit where he sees the dead bodies, this scene captures so much emotion and sadness and James Mcavoy acts it perfectly, this scene choked me up.
The chemistry between keira and james is incredible, I'll name another bit where I got choked up - the bit where they were in the café and they barely had any time together. This film made me think how would it feel to be in that situation where you was innocent but was still being punished.
I did not see the twist coming, and the film is so well acted that I actually felt sorry for Briony at the end as you can see she is genuinely sorry, and tries to 'atone' for what she has done by giving them their love back in the novel.
Also the last scene with cee and robbie on the beach is perfect, so sad, so dramatic.
If you have not seen atonement yet, then I suggest you rent it or buy it. It is worth it, I promise.