Review of Atonement (2007) by Jee-Mei Y — 29 Dec 2010

"Feel the love that ruin everything".

This review of Atonement (2007) was written by Jee-Mei Y on 29 Dec 2010.

Atonement has generally received very positive reviews.

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Stunning. sound effects were beautiful- especially the intermixing of the typewriter and musical score. very somber, but powerful…

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THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD BE ORGANISED AND FILE YOUR LETTERs. P.S. WAR IS DUMB…

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