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Atonement [HD DVD] [2007] | ![Atonement [HD DVD] [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51yfHcJjOLL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Joe Wright
Actors: Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, James Mcavoy, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave
Studio: Universal Pictures UK
Category: DVD
List Price: £24.99
Buy Used: £2.50
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New (27) Used (5) from £2.50
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 951
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: HD DVD
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 118 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5050582545227
ASIN: B0012OTRQ6
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: March 10, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Excellent condition, never used as bought HD version in error
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Solid 4 stars for me.... September 8, 2008
T. Burke (Sheffield, UK)
I think you have to look past the hype and see the film for itself. In that regard, James MacAvoy was as usual superb, and brought his character (Robbie) to life. Saoirse Ronan as the young(est) version of Briony, showed us all of the intensity of a 13-year-old on the cusp of adolescence. Her motivation is clear - she has strong feelings for Robbie, feelings which she cannot express, does not know how to express, but somehow must do; and then she catches her sister and Robbie together, intimately, and it is the resulting bottled-up rage that destroys all three of them.
And what of Keira Knightely? I thought she was convincing. In the first part of the film her dialog is mainly cliches, but that would have been the way her character would have lived: moneyed, privileged, and probably over-educated for the life she will lead. She, too, must express feelings, and she too does not have words, but her actions on that hot afternoon are clear enough. It is Robbie who finds words, shocking words, and it is their revelation that triggers the crisis.
Finally, what of the title? Has Briony 'atoned'? I don't think she did.... people's lives were destroyed and broken, people died because of her action. Writing a book about the events 60 years later, and giving it half-a-happy ending is not atoning; and in Vanessa Redgrave's performance as the eldest Briony giving her apologia, we can see the understanding that nothing can atone for what was done.
 A brilliant film May 19, 2008
A. Steele (North Yorks, England.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having read the book, I wondered how this would translate to film. I've got to say that it far surpassed my expectations. This film is a showcase for the HDDVD format, it looks fabulous on a large HD TV. From the opening scenes in the house and gardens to the chaos of the wartime beach, it never fails to impress. I'm shocked at some of the reviews; I found it gripping from beginning to end, and visually stunning. My copy cost about a fiver: a bargain if there ever was one.
Average film May 5, 2008
M. D. Ault
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It is ok film with good cinematography and Kiera Knightley wasn't stunning in this film due to being thinner than usual. Storylines is good, but not a film for male audience to watch.
Not bad for a fiver.
doesn't translate well onto the screen April 23, 2008
H. Lacroix (France)
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
I had loved the book which is a superb example of storytelling and I was really looking forward to seeing the film. I was extremely disappointed and I find it difficult to know why.I am no great fan of Keira Knighley, I find she acts in the same way, more or less, whatever the film she is in,but Romola Garai and James Mc Avoy are true actors. Mc Avoy especially is incredible in all his performances so I don't understand why it doesn't work here.I could never feel close to the characters as you do reading the book, their story didn't move me although I had found it effective and poignant on the pages.Is it the way it is filmed by Joe Wright, the director, whose Pride and Prejudice I didn't like either? I am not enough of a film expert to say if the way he chose to film the story ruined it but something is definitely missing...But those who haven't read the book should really give it a try, it is very well written indeed and much more complex and heart-twisting as well as perfectly easy to read.
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