An impeccable, dramatic adaptation of Ian McEwan`s bestseller. I read the novel before seeing it, and was impressed. Keira Knightley (Cecilia) is one of the greatest british actors of her time. And James McAvoy played the role of Robbie Turner wonderfully. The visuals were incredible, and deserving of the awards it got. For those of you that have not read the book, please do, because the emotional depth is invigorating. As most dramas, Atonement digs into the characters lives, explaining things that one may or may not need to know...PLEASE SEE THIS MOVIE!!!

The movie has to be the single most painful movie I have ever been subjected to. Even my better half who spuured me into watching thought it was horrible.

The movie held my intrest throughout. Overall I tought it was a great story with great acting. I definately recomend this if you are in the mood for a love story.

Atonement is a well written, finely acted and superbly directed film. It held my interest throughout. Great job by director Joe Wright, who, like a painter, paints lovely scenes with the camera. It is one of the rare films that one sees and is reluctant to let go of. It is so good, the story done so well, that you don?t want it to end. I approached this movie thinking it might just be a ladies film but it was not. It was a well balanced, intricate story with even appeal to men and women. It is a finely textured film with the best cinematography I?ve seen in many, many years. The director?s excellent work allows the viewer to totally accept the slightly improbable, as the story engages and gently pulls you into its complexity. Everyone in the film turns in a masterful acting job. I especially liked the three actresses that played Briney, from youth to aged adulthood. Keira Knightly, James Mc Avoy and the new young actress, Saorise Ronan, are perfect in their roles.

This film was the best I have seen all year and I TRULY believe that it will win best picture at the Oscars. Perfectly executed, this film (after the book) touched my heart and has been worth the wait.