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last detail was as it should be.

The acting was first class James McAvoy gave a blinding performance as Robbie, entirely believable and superbly sincere and Keira Knightly was spellbinding. The camera loves her and her close-ups were perfection. She really is very beautiful. For me, those two gave the finest performances. The supporting cast were also extremely good. The direction is superb and the story has an incredible depth to it. What stole the film for me ultimately, was the stunning countryside and beautiful lakes. The cinematography was some of the best I've ever witnessed. It captured every fine detail in such amazing use of the close up. The sweeping angles of the poppy fields, the blades of grass, the swirl on the water of the lake and the breathtaking underwater cinematography had me spellbound throughout.

The music was also absolutely incredible all the way through the film. Music is running through the core of this film which aids brilliantly in creating the huge atmosphere and emotion throughout. The music and cinematography worked hand in hand with ease to create a visually and audibly spectacular masterpiece of a film and basically I can't praise it enough. Atonement won many awards including an Oscar

Music by Dario Marianelli
Cinematography Seamus McGarvey

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