Atonement

Pros: McAvoy, Knightley, Ronan, Wright's detail and direction
Cons: A final act that falters completely

A prepubescent and precocious girl witnesses words and actions of a sexual nature. She doesn't understand what she sees, and never asks for an explanation. As a result, she jumps to the wrong conclusion about someone she has known all her life, and that ...

Pros: Tremendous acting, script, direction, music, cinematography
Cons: None

"Atonement" has been showing around the country for several weeks. It finally arrived in Odessa, Texas this weekend. I knew that it had been nominated for more Golden Globe Awards than any other film. (although the writer's strike derailed the award ...

Pros: Acting, direction, screenplay. An adult entertainment of the finest order.
Cons: That there aren't more first-run films of this caliber.

Early-on, the screen adaptation of Ian McEwan's celebrated novel "Atonement" has the look and feel of "Upstairs, Downstairs" and "Gosford Park" meet "Lady Chatterley's Lover." But worry not; there is nothing derivative in this ...

Pros: Well told story
Cons: nothing noted

During the last few days I decided to try and see some of the films that were nominated for Oscars Best Picture. I first viewed Juno that I loved but do not find Oscar worthy. I also saw There Will Be Blood, a film that depressed me and as ...

Pros: plot, characters, emotional impact,cinematography, script
Cons: none

The screen adaptation of Ian McEvan's period drama,Atonement, is a haunting and stunning film experience that has deeply moved me. Its melancholy tale of jealousy and deceit and its story of lost chances for love and happiness ...

Pros: Beautifully photographed, with stunning sets and costumes and excellent performances by world-class actors.
Cons: Improbable plot that ultimately collapses under its own weight.

Atonement is plagued by erratic direction, unclear transitions, historical inaccuracy, and requires far too much suspension of disbelief to be enjoyable. To summarize the plot: (HERE COME THE SPOILERS!) For his own amusement, an impoverished, ...

Pros: Cindematography
Cons: Everything Else

The lush landscape and sweeping cinematography make this movie gorgeous to look at. Kiera Knightly is gorgeous and this movie showcases her beauty perfectly, plus her performance surprised me by being so on-point. She's at her best when she's ...

Pros: Excellent story line, great acting, keeps you focused all through
Cons: A bit sad and confusing but that clear out as you continue

Funny enough, I love this movie. The tactics are unique, the story line is excellent and the acting is ‘stupendous’. I love it. Kieran Knightley is great and James McAvoy acts and looks like every sad rich girls fantasy man. Okay here’s a quick ...

Pros: that green dress
Cons: not a first date movie .. a little slow at first

I just finished watching this film. It was just devastatingly beautiful. It all starts off in 1935 :It is a tale about two sister's , Cecilia and Briony Tallis. They are both in love with Robbie Turner,the Housekeeper's Brilliant son,who's ...

Pros: Acting, cinematography, storyline, and for those who care, it follows the book
Cons: None

I saw Atonement in theaters almost immediately after its release because I found the novel of the same name, by Ian McEwan, to be both beautifully written and compelling. The movie's cinematography (for which it earned an Oscar nomination) perfectly matches the mood of the novel, and watching actors James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, and Saoirse Ronan interact onscreen makes the movie compelling and impossible to forget.