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Summary: What a load of rubbish
Comment: I rented this film with high expectations having read lots of positive reviews and its oscar
nominations etc. However I was hugely dissapointed. The storyline was clunky and disjointed and
there was no character development. The constant winding forward and back in time was irritating and
pointless. The development of the enduring love story of the film consisted of a few furtive glances
and a quick poke in the library. James McEvoy was wooden as the farmhand raised as a toff. His war
experiences comprised him wandering around France aimlessly with some guy following calling him guv.
I'm not sure if the "Titanic" style ending was meant to surprise or not but it left me feeling
cheated out of 2 hours I'd have more usefully spent picking my toes.

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Summary: Atonement
Comment: I thought this film had been very overrated and was glad that I had waited to see it on DVD rather
than paying to see it at the cinema. Definitely not one I would watch again.

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Summary: absolutely perfect
Comment: it's been a long time since i was this moved by a film, but i really cried my eyes out whilst
watching this. The cast is superb, the story is brilliant yet tragic, and Keira Knightley's green
dress is to die for. I'd definatly watch this again, for afterwards it made me want to hug my fiance
for hours and be thankful that we had so much time together,when others aren't so lucky.

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Summary: Great story - well told
Comment: Having read the book prior to seeing the film I was absorbed by the accurate portrayal of the plot
and emotions in the early stages. My wife, not having read the book, found it a bit slow going. />With the evil deed established the film stuck to the plot in great sympathy to the book.
The
scenes of Dunkirk were dark and frightening. The musical score at this stage was truly brilliant
with the orchestral background blending magically with the troops singing.
This film will not
raise your spirits. It is a sad yet very fufilling ending.
The acting and direction is
faultless. Overall this is great piece of cinema art, perhaps not to everyone's taste. It's the sort
of serious work that I could watch several times over.

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Summary: Could do better
Comment: Wonderfully filmed, but the story moved a little too slowly for my liking. I do not think each of
the characters was developed enough, and there could have been more depth into their feelings. Not
as amazing as the critics raved about, but definitely one to see to make up your own mind!

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