Atonement (2007)
December 12th, 2007
Last Sunday my wife and I saw the movie Atonement, and I fell in love with the music so I picked up the soundtrack.
The film stars Keira Knightley (Cecilia Tallis) and James McAvoy (Robbie Turner) and Saoirse Ronan (Briony Tallis).
I don’t wish to give the plot away, but here’s what IMDB.com says:
Fledgling writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister’s (Keira Knightley) lover (James McAvoy) of a crime he did not commit. Based on the British romance novel by Ian McEwan.
The soundtrack is rather lush and haunting. I’m reminded of a few English composers, Vaugh-Williams especially… maybe John Rutter.
Okay, I confess I don’t read much fiction. But I just may read the book, Atonement, by English novelist Ian McEwan.
Also… there is a strong chance that my wife and I might see Atonement again in the theatres…
December 19th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
i really want to see this movie, but i have no one to see it with. glad to hear that it was good!
January 30th, 2008 at 7:07 am
actually, some have said it’s over-rated. i guess i didn’t expect much and didn’t know anything about the story, so i probably liked it a lot more than others.
March 7th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
I’ve heard great things about this film but have yet to see it. Your recommendation of the soundtrack is another reason to experience the story on screen. Thanks for your review.