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10
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By thmtsang, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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Set against the war, two lovers from different backgrounds, have the odds stacked against them. A lie and false witnesses cause irreversible damage. The movie i... Read More
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By biologybabe2012, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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On it's own, stands as a great film, but I can't imagine it being very deep for those who are not acquainted with McEwan's novel.
About half of the novel in qu... Read More
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7
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By cigaretteburns, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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Well, I loved the score and it was very beautifully shot, but I was definitely not in the right mood when I watched it. The story, though interesting and unique... Read More
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7
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By themachinist, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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I really wanted to see this movie, cuz so many people had written so good reviews about it.
I found it to be interesting with an excellent first half but the s... Read More
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By riderofthestorms, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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Beautiful, Wasnt Quite What I expected. It also Really pissed Me off. The Whole Plot was jus so Frustrating 4 me, I wanted 2 beat da Crap outta every Character.... Read More
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By jdfortunefan, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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Another epic love story, albeit, this one is a bit different. Director, Joe Wright, from my understanding tried to remain true to the novel. Not having read ... Read More
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9
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By pvtcaboose91, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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"So in the book, I wanted to give Robbie and Cecilia what they lost out on in life. I'd like to think this isn't weakness or... evasion... but a final act of ki... Read More
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By garystev, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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After hearing a few less than glowing reviews I was a bit jubious about this one, but it turned out to be pretty beautiful. An epic love story with some beautif... Read More
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By depplover, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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Beautiful, memorable, unique, emotional and.. a masterpiece. I have never read the book so I can't compare it to the novel, I think that anyone who has read it ... Read More
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By galeocerdo, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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This is a showcase for old-fashioned storytelling at its finest, classic yet fresh, dressed with modern film's polish and depth. It is a transporting experience... Read More
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5
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By xeowulf, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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Can't say this was an uplifting movie by any means. The first third of the movie I really didn't think I was gonna' like it 'cause of all the sex stuff going on... Read More
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By armybratgeo, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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I was wondering what all the fuss was about and I just finished the Movie and I was impressed. As I said before this McAvoy kid is turning out to be quite the A... Read More
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3
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By binky013, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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As I watched this one, I thought: "Holy Moley, this is a five-star movie it I ever saw one!" But time marched on. I had to start deducting half-stars about 4... Read More
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By rosscollinsuk, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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A very sad, melancholy period drama set around the start of the second world war. The emphasis is on the characters and the powerful emotional drama between the... Read More
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By clooneyfan, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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This movie reminded me a little of the classic "It's a Wonderful Life". Only instead showing the main character's positive impacts, this movie shows how a child... Read More
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By mwilliams078, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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Atonement is a beautiful and engrossing film worthy to see. James McAvoy and Keira Knightly both shine in this dramatic, love story. Both actors are two very ta... Read More
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By lavenrose, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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cool! i was impressed by saoirse ronan...some finds that this movie is tedious...i somewhat agree, particulary in the middle, you know...the part where robbie g... Read More
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By moviegeek13, Flixster
Mar 22, 2010
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A bumbling fool writes a love letter, and then a dirty sex letter, and accidentally sends his lover the latter. When follows is surprisingly not the next Charl... Read More
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By redlats, Flixster
Jun 11, 2009
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Atonement is a great film. Amazing the difference in the lives of Robby, Cecilia and Briony caused by the accusation of rape by Robby. I have always enjoyed h... Read More
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By sanjurosamurai, Flixster
Mar 12, 2009
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a wonderful film, the cinematography and musical score being the strongest points. the performances were pretty good and the diologue solid, the only major dow... Read More
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By kenstachnik, Flixster
Feb 08, 2009
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Beautiful Cinematography, but I hated most of the characters (sans McAvoy) although the acting was quite good. Read More
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By lewiskendell, Flixster
Nov 17, 2008
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I'm not usually a fan of period movies, but Atonement had just the right combination of setting, story and acting to make it worth my money. Young Saoirse Ronan... Read More
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By ogerre225, Flixster
Nov 17, 2008
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It was a good story, but I would have liked it better if some things had happened different. For example I would have liked it better if he had died in battle o... Read More
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By lorenzovonmatterhorn, Flixster
Oct 06, 2008
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This is one solid movie, and will no doubt win some awards, mostly the technical ones I feel.
It is beautifully directed, has a great score, acting, and cinema... Read More
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By ladyp1964, Flixster
Sep 06, 2008
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wowww
It shows how meddling into the affairs of others even in childish naiveity can have lasting consequences that can't be amended.
The end gives you someth... Read More
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