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December 7, 2007
At the Movies: 'Atonement' a well-crafted study of betrayal, repentance
By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic
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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