Pretty good when Joe Wright the artist doesn't get in the way of Joe Wright the director. He's a brilliant visual stylist but not to any purpose. This film would greatly benefit from a sense of humility and economy.
Kiera Knightly is good as always though.
This review of Atonement (2007) was written by Steve S on 25 May 2014.
Atonement has generally received very positive reviews.
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