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Atonement

Atonement

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18 reviews

Epic tale of love, betrayal and guilt which begins in a country house in 1935 and spans several decades.

Certificate15

Duration118 mins

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  • Georgina, 16
  • 6 reviews

Review by Georgina, 16

4 stars

17 Oct 2012

'Atonement' is pure poetry on film. From the hazy, dreamy, hopeful days of 1935, a destructive act of spite, the horrors of Dunkirk, to the aftermath and a devastating "happy" ending, it is a magnificent and moving film, beautifully directed by Joe Wright.