Best movie of the year? Heck, best movie of the last decade!

Rating: Null/10 (7 December 2007)

Two names; Keira Knightley and James McAvoy. They are incredibly brilliant and their acting is flawless in this absolutely stunning movie. From the scenery, to the acting to the musical score, this movie is absolutely spectacular. This is true film-making in the flesh.
The first part of the movie is just incredible. From the lush country-side mansion to a gorgeous Knightley and a handsome James McAvoy, it's just visual poetry. These two create such chemistry between their characters, that it seems obvious why they would wait for each other.
The story is nuanced, beautifully translated from Ian McEwan's novel and Joe Wright MUST get a best director nod and win.
Keira Knightley has come a long way from her "Bend it like Beckham" days. She was outstanding in "Pride and Prejudice", but THIS is the defining role for her, she is superb and absolutely nails it. She plays Cecilia as a conflicted young woman and her accent is right on the money. This is her best performance to date and deserves a Golden Globe and Oscar nod. She will be robbed if she doesn't get both!
Similarly, James McAvoy is wonderful in this movie. What this man can say with one look is incredible. Definite Oscar nod here too!
Just a brilliant, astonishing accomplishment by the director and the actors. And it shows you how putting together the right cast and crew and the mega-talent inherent in this movie equals brilliance.
This movie teaches filmmakers how to successfully translate a literary masterwork to the big screen.
This movie is destined to become a movie classic. People will be talking about this movie many years from now.