Atonement - Page 5

Monika K. · 13-08-2007, 12:13 PM

I read Atonement. It's my favourite book

Mandy · 15-08-2007, 11:47 PM

Thanks to Paul for this one:

Scene from Atonement

kingdumbass · 16-08-2007, 07:27 AM

I saw Becoming Jane today....
That James McAvoy is poised to become a big star...and deservedly so.

Monika K. · 28-08-2007, 11:52 AM

New trailer is here:
http://www.amazon.com/Atonement/dp/B...dvd&qid=118825

Surprize · 28-08-2007, 12:31 PM

I think that Atonement will be one of the best Keira's movies. I'm glad that the director is Joe Wright, he worked in P&P. So it should be impressive.

Porcelain_Doll · 28-08-2007, 09:04 PM

just in case, I'm marking this reply with "spoilers", for those who don't really want the ending of the book....well, spoilt; don't scroll down.

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Didn't anybody feel kind of cheated at the end of the book? like robbed of the "happily ever after"? I was so happy he'd made it back to her...and then it turns out it was a happily ever after made by her? *heart-broken*
But I also loved how Ian McEwan gives you such contradictory feelings, especially towards Briony. You start off practically hating her, and during her training as Nurse you kind of "warm up", and just end up loving her. It was so sad, the way she was supposed to die. Ironic, too.

Ranman · 28-08-2007, 09:07 PM

Thanks PD, I have a reason now not to read the book, I know the ending.

Could you do this for a few other books for me?

maddiebabe91 · 08-09-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Porcelain_Doll

just in case, I'm marking this reply with "spoilers", for those who don't really want the ending of the book....well, spoilt; don't scroll down.

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Didn't anybody feel kind of cheated at the end of the book? like robbed of the "happily ever after"? I was so happy he'd made it back to her...and then it turns out it was a happily ever after made by her? *heart-broken*
But I also loved how Ian McEwan gives you such contradictory feelings, especially towards Briony. You start off practically hating her, and during her training as Nurse you kind of "warm up", and just end up loving her. It was so sad, the way she was supposed to die. Ironic, too.

yer i know exactly how you feel! you know that something really bad is going to happen and then when briony sees the two of them its a bit of a releif but then the whole last chapter is just cruel. it made me cry so much....

Porcelain_Doll · 08-09-2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranman

Thanks PD, I have a reason now not to read the book, I know the ending.

Could you do this for a few other books for me?

Hey, I warned you.

Anique · 29-09-2007, 01:58 PM

I really want to see it, but I think I'll have to wait for a while

Monika K. · 01-10-2007, 04:36 PM

I saw Atonement. It's so... beautiful movie.

Porcelain_Doll · 02-10-2007, 12:55 AM

stupid Third World country of mine.....I haven't even seen a mere preview. Sheesh, last time I saw a movie I got a preview from "Disturbia"

I swear I'm going to London if it doesn't premiere here.

Hazzle · 02-10-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Porcelain_Doll

I swear I'm going to London if it doesn't premiere here.

*Prays that it doesn't*. I'm sure the entire UK-based portion of KKW shares my prayer.

Katielondon · 02-10-2007, 01:42 PM

whats this film about?.

hasselbrad · 02-10-2007, 02:02 PM

From what I understand, a false accusation by Birony (younger sister...played by several women throughout her life) ruins Celia (Keira) and Robbie's (James McAvoy) romance. He goes off to war and Celia is left behind. Over the course of the film (novel), Birony is forced to come to terms with the heartbreak she mistakenly caused.
Oh yeah...and Keira is clad in wet undergarments for a few moments. Worth the price of admission alone.

Monika K. · 02-10-2007, 02:19 PM

Atonement is really great. Sometimes I cried.

Katielondon · 02-10-2007, 02:35 PM

it sounds like one of those movies that you would need to be in the right mood to watch, i could find it an extremely heart string pulling tale or i could find it incredibly boring by the sound of it.

Hazzle · 02-10-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hasselbrad

Oh yeah...and Keira is clad in wet undergarments for a few moments. Worth the price of admission alone.

So good it was worth being quoted. And incredibly true. Did I mention I love Brad?

Porcelain_Doll · 02-10-2007, 09:35 PM

Either I'm very slow and didn't notice the joke, or Brad accidentally misspelled the character's names....anyway, I'll risk being slow and correct it. The younger sister is called Briony, Keira's character is called Cecilia, and the fountain scene is key. It's the definite catalyst that leads to Robbie's letter, hence the beggining of the end.
It's more than just Keira in soaken undergarments while clutching broken porcelain.
If your only aim is to see her semi-naked, check out (once again) the Hole or Domino or whatever.

Hazzle · 03-10-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Porcelain_Doll

It's more than just Keira in soaken undergarments while clutching broken porcelain.
If your only aim is to see her semi-naked, check out (once again) the Hole or Domino or whatever.

I think, knowing Brad, he was being facetious, as was I. Brad's never been much of a "Keira-perv".

28-08-2007, 09:04 PM	#86
Porcelain_Doll little-miss-smut-for-brains Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: River of Painted Birds Posts: 1,429	[spoiler] "Atonement"'s ending. just in case, I'm marking this reply with "spoilers", for those who don't really want the ending of the book....well, spoilt; don't scroll down. * * * * * * * * * * Didn't anybody feel kind of cheated at the end of the book? like robbed of the "happily ever after"? I was so happy he'd made it back to her...and then it turns out it was a happily ever after made by her? heart-broken But I also loved how Ian McEwan gives you such contradictory feelings, especially towards Briony. You start off practically hating her, and during her training as Nurse you kind of "warm up", and just end up loving her. It was so sad, the way she was supposed to die. Ironic, too. __________________ "There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of either merit or sense." Elizabeth Bennet musings and ramblings, aka: my blog

28-08-2007, 09:07 PM	#87
Ranman KKW's Therapist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Traveling the world Posts: 2,065	Thanks PD, I have a reason now not to read the book, I know the ending. Could you do this for a few other books for me? __________________ My mother told me every girl wants my body, and moms don't lie.

02-10-2007, 12:55 AM	#92
Porcelain_Doll little-miss-smut-for-brains Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: River of Painted Birds Posts: 1,429	stupid Third World country of mine.....I haven't even seen a mere preview. Sheesh, last time I saw a movie I got a preview from "Disturbia" I swear I'm going to London if it doesn't premiere here. __________________ "There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of either merit or sense." Elizabeth Bennet musings and ramblings, aka: my blog

02-10-2007, 02:02 PM	#95
hasselbrad Senior Citizen Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sugar Hill, GA... finally! Civilization! Posts: 4,590	From what I understand, a false accusation by Birony (younger sister...played by several women throughout her life) ruins Celia (Keira) and Robbie's (James McAvoy) romance. He goes off to war and Celia is left behind. Over the course of the film (novel), Birony is forced to come to terms with the heartbreak she mistakenly caused. Oh yeah...and Keira is clad in wet undergarments for a few moments. Worth the price of admission alone. __________________ "Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham." I'll try being nicer...if you'll try being smarter.

02-10-2007, 09:35 PM	#99
Porcelain_Doll little-miss-smut-for-brains Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: River of Painted Birds Posts: 1,429	Either I'm very slow and didn't notice the joke, or Brad accidentally misspelled the character's names....anyway, I'll risk being slow and correct it. The younger sister is called Briony, Keira's character is called Cecilia, and the fountain scene is key. It's the definite catalyst that leads to Robbie's letter, hence the beggining of the end. It's more than just Keira in soaken undergarments while clutching broken porcelain. If your only aim is to see her semi-naked, check out (once again) the Hole or Domino or whatever. __________________ "There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of either merit or sense." Elizabeth Bennet musings and ramblings, aka: my blog

13-08-2007, 12:13 PM	#81
Monika K. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 37	I read Atonement. It's my favourite book

15-08-2007, 11:47 PM	#82
Mandy Honourary Brit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dorothyville, USA Posts: 3,400	Thanks to Paul for this one: Scene from Atonement

16-08-2007, 07:27 AM	#83
kingdumbass Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan, usa Posts: 866	I saw Becoming Jane today.... That James McAvoy is poised to become a big star...and deservedly so.

28-08-2007, 11:52 AM	#84
Monika K. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 37	New trailer is here: http://www.amazon.com/Atonement/dp/B...dvd&qid=118825

28-08-2007, 12:31 PM	#85
Surprize Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: in your dreams Posts: 519	I think that Atonement will be one of the best Keira's movies. I'm glad that the director is Joe Wright, he worked in P&P. So it should be impressive.

29-09-2007, 01:58 PM	#90
Anique Newcomer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 14	I really want to see it, but I think I'll have to wait for a while

01-10-2007, 04:36 PM	#91
Monika K. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 37	I saw Atonement. It's so... beautiful movie.

02-10-2007, 01:42 PM	#94
Katielondon Jezebel Join Date: May 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 385	whats this film about?.

02-10-2007, 02:19 PM	#96
Monika K. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 37	Atonement is really great. Sometimes I cried.

02-10-2007, 02:35 PM	#97
Katielondon Jezebel Join Date: May 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 385	it sounds like one of those movies that you would need to be in the right mood to watch, i could find it an extremely heart string pulling tale or i could find it incredibly boring by the sound of it.

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