Title: Atonement
Date: 2007
Type: Drama
Rating: 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 McAvoy
Keira Knightly
Saoirse Ronan
Brenda Blethyn
Gina McKee
Romola Garai
Vanessa Redgrave
Anthony Minghella
Benedict Cumberbatch
Juno Temple
Oscars
Nomination - Best Picture
Nomination - Best Supporting Actress - Saoirse Ronan
Novel
Ian McEwan