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Atonement
2007 123 min France, United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★8.5
Drama, Romance
Director: Joe Wright
🎭 Based on
«Atonement»
byIan McEwan
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Description
A young girl irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$50.93M
Worldwide:
$131.02M
Starring
Keira Knightley
Actor
James McAvoy
Actor
Brenda Blethyn
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2008
— Best Picture
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Picture (Drama)
Venice Film Festival 2007
— Golden Lion
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 2008
— Best Sound
European Film Awards 2008
— Best Original Score
BAFTA 2008
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Academy Awards 2008
— Best Production Design
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Director
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Screenplay
BAFTA 2008
— Best Picture
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Original Score
European Film Awards 2008
— Best Actor
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Picture (Drama)
BAFTA 2008
— Best Production Design
BAFTA 2008
— Best Director
BAFTA 2008
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 2008
— Best Costume Design
BAFTA 2008
— Best Actor
BAFTA 2008
— Best Actress
BAFTA 2008
— Best Cinematography
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Actor (Drama)
Academy Awards 2008
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 2008
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 2008
— Best Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 2008
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Academy Awards 2008
— Best Cinematography
BAFTA 2008
— Best Costume Design
BAFTA 2008
— Best Film Editing
BAFTA 2008
— Best British Film
European Film Awards 2008
— Audience Award – Best Film
Key opinion
Atonement is widely regarded as a visually stunning and emotionally potent tragedy that explores the devastating, lifelong consequences of a childhood lie. While critics and audiences largely praise its atmospheric direction, score, and central performances, some viewers find the narrative structure frustrating or the adaptation of the source material uneven.
| Score | Dario Marianelli's evocative score and the film's lush cinematography create a powerful, immersive atmosphere that defines the viewing experience. | |
| Acting | Saoirse Ronan delivers a standout, haunting performance that perfectly captures the character's transition from an imaginative child to a guilt-ridden adult. | |
| Direction | Joe Wright's direction is praised for its precision and ability to maintain tension, effectively balancing the intimate romance with the stark realities of war. | |
| Production | The production design and costuming are consistently lauded for their high quality and attention to period detail. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances of Keira Knightley and James McAvoy are polarized; while many find them deeply compelling and emotive, others criticize their range or feel their chemistry lacks the necessary impact. | |
| Screenplay | The non-linear, multi-perspective narrative is celebrated by some for its depth and thematic complexity, while others find the storytelling style fragmented and the underlying premise of the central lie contrived. |