Editor's note: This is Press critic John Serba's review of "Atonement," which was published Jan. 4, 2008. He gave it 4 out of 4 stars. The film has been nominated for best picture. Actress Saoirse ...

A dapted from the novel by Ian McEwan, the Atonement ending shows the tragic results of how a child's misunderstanding complicates the romance between two adults. The movie begins in 1935 showing ...

“Have you seen ‘Atonement’?” is what everyone I’ve run into at Toronto International Film Festival has asked me since Sunday, and I answer that it’s my favorite film here so far ...

Despite all that, "Atonement" is at times an oddly compelling film, punctuated by spot-on casting, strong performances and a not-entirely-unsatisfying twist ending. Saoirse Ronan and James McAvoy ...

Ian McEwan has praised the big-screen adaptation of his novel Atonement. The movie, which stars Keira Knightley and James McAvoy, won Best Film at Sunday's BAFTA Awards after receiving 14 nominations.