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Not Stranger Than Fictionnew
A love for stories alters lives.
Eugene Weekly |
Molly Templeton |
01-14-2008 |
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The Art of Lyingnew
Much of the critical response to the film adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel, Atonement, has focused on the film's epic scope and the intensely but tragically romantic story it tells. There has even been some comparison with James Cameron's Titanic.
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Lasting Impactnew
The powerful ending of Atonement will really hit you on the way home from the film.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
12-13-2007 |
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'Atonement': A Novel Treatnew
It's that rare combo: a good movie based on a good book.
Chicago Reader |
J.R. Jones |
12-10-2007 |
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Poison Pennew
Adaptation ponders the words that wound.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
12-06-2007 |
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'Atonement': Error-Borne Illnessnew
Vanessa Redgrave's appearance reawakens the film, both because of the actress' exquisite ability with subtle emotion and a plot turn that reframes much of what you've just watched. For both the character and the filmmakers, atonement is achieved.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
12-06-2007 |
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'Atonement' is More Than a Mere Novel-tynew
The film is true enough to McEwan's story and is made solidly enough to stand on its own merits, but lacks the book's brilliant meta-story.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
12-05-2007 |
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Tone Deafnew
Joe Wright doesn't have a clue how to film Ian Mcewan's novel, Atonement.
Willamette Week |
Aaron Mesh |
12-05-2007 |
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The Icy Beauty of 'Atonement'new
There's much to admire in the glassy expanses of this film, yet much that's puzzling as well.
Chicago Newcity |
Ray Pride |
12-05-2007 |
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So Respectable
Atonement delivers compelling filmmaking better analyzed than felt.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
12-04-2007 |
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