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December 7, 2007

At the Movies: 'Atonement' a well-crafted study of betrayal, repentance

By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic

Those ruby-red lips puffing away at a delicately hand-rolled cigarette, those shoulder blades jutting like weapons from a knockout of a backless, emerald-green gown — Keira Knightley would seem to be starring in an elegant period drama, one that's predictably and self-consciously reserved.


ATONEMENT

Director: Joe Wright

Cast: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Romola Garai, Brenda Blethyn, Saoirse Ronan, Vanessa Redgrave

Rating: R for disturbing war images, language and some sexuality

Running time: 123 minutes


 
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