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Title: Atonement


Date: 2007
Type: Drama
Rating: 4 Stars 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Joe Wright
Producer:

Comment
In the mid 1930's a young girl (Saoirse Ronan) misinterprets the actions of James McAvoy towards her sister (Keira Knightly) and when her friend is raped she falsely accuses James McAvoy of the crime. This sets in train a series of events that has major consequences for those involved. There are good performances from James McAvoy and Keira Knightly and the supporting cast, combined with some good cinematography, notably the scenes on Dunkirk beach.

Actors

James McAvoyJames McAvoy
Keira KnightlyKeira Knightly
Saoirse RonanSaoirse Ronan
Brenda BlethynBrenda Blethyn
Gina McKeeGina McKee
Romola GaraiRomola Garai
Vanessa RedgraveVanessa Redgrave
Anthony Minghella
Benedict CumberbatchBenedict Cumberbatch
Juno TempleJuno Temple

Oscars

Nomination - Best Picture
Nomination - Best Supporting Actress - Saoirse Ronan

Novel
Ian McEwan
Atonement Atonemnet Keira Knightly