Saturday, December 26, 2009

Top 10 films of the decade: #6

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Top 10 films of the decade: #6. Atonement

Top 10 films of the decade: #6. Atonement

#6. Atonement
(Joe Wright, 2007)

Playing with chronology and seamlessly blending fantasy and reality, Atonement is a film about misunderstandings and the loss of innocence. Inventive and profoundly moving, it captures a wide range of tones perfectly, from naive pre-war optimism to the horrors of Dunkirk to its bittersweet conclusion, and proves that, when not forced to share the stage with gurning pirates, CGI squids and Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley can actually act. Oh, and there's that tracking shot...

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  6. Atonement
  7. The Descent
  8. Children of Men
  9. Volver
  10. Les triplettes de Belleville
 
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1. Count Fosco said:

Another divisive but in my opinion correct selection Mr. Mckenzie. Having never read the book I approached the film with some trepidation. In fact I had to be cajoled into watching it by the Missus but what ensued was one of the most enthralling and affecting film-watching experiences I have had for a long time. And yes alongside my admiration for the direction, cinematography, music, script and acting... there were tears by the end despite having 'sussed' the twist. Sublime.

(Posted on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 11:36 AM)

 
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