Atonement

my jaw dropped at the plot twist at the end. literally DROPPED. This movie is literally beautiful like the aesthetic and the chemistry is just like top tier. Never hated anyone more than that little girl played by Saoirse.

was not expecting that ending. what a beautiful full circle to the title. perfect wording. it’s a very sad story in it’s entirety, but a damn good film. makes u question ur feelings of characters.

the deviation from chronological order portraying how much briony wishes she could go back as well as different perspectives is breathtaking. the score with the typewriting ticks woven in throughout the movie 12/10. james mcavoy deserves all the accolades and keira knightley was born to play in period pieces.

(could’ve gotten to the point a lil quicker a few times) 9/10

I’m a sucker for a period piece romance movie. This was beautiful and harrowing. The directing was 10/10

I can’t get over the fact that Lola married this man and although Briony didn’t know which effects her actions had, she can’t excuse this at any time. Them not getting their happy end ripped my heart

love the costumes love the hair love the architecture love the set design love the sound design love keira knightly love james macavoy love the book love the movie

The most beautiful unfinished story of love ever, the last act of kindness, their last moment together
10/10