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Atonement [2007]

starring: Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, James McAvoy, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave
directed by: Joe Wright

February 04, 2008
This film is boring and badly acted especially by Miss Knighty. The story not clear and missing vital information from the book well not so much missing but not making it clear.

I looked forward to taking my wife to this and wished I had not it was truly truly bad. She like myself had read the book at some time but seriously felt let down.

Would not recommend at all, stay at home with your feet up and watch paint drying its more fun honest!

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I Could Never Be Your Woman [2007]

starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, Saoirse Ronan, Tracey Ullman, Jon Lovitz
directed by: Amy Heckerling

July 14, 2008
It would be interesting to find out exactly what went wrong with Amy Heckerling's I Could Never Be Your Woman. Slamming straight to dvd in most of the world, this May to December romance with a satirical wink towards the politics of US network television seems unfinished, with poor pacing, stilted editing and irritating shot choices. Heckerling previously directed the flawless Clueless and underrated Loser as well as the cult Fast Times at Ridgemont High so obviously has some idea of what a proper film looks like. Having created all of those films, could she really have decided that this was finished or did the studio fire her?

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Atonement [HD DVD] [2007]

starring: Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, James McAvoy, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave
directed by: Joe Wright

March 10, 2008
Having read the book, I wondered how this would translate to film. I've got to say that it far surpassed my expectations. This film is a showcase for the HDDVD format, it looks fabulous on a large HD TV. From the opening scenes in the house and gardens to the chaos of the wartime beach, it never fails to impress. I'm shocked at some of the reviews; I found it gripping from beginning to end, and visually stunning. My copy cost about a fiver: a bargain if there ever was one.

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Atonement/Pride And Prejudice [2005]

starring: Keira Knightley, Tom Hollander, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, Judi Dench
directed by: Joe Wright

February 04, 2008
Having read the book, I wondered how this would translate to film. I've got to say that it far surpassed my expectations. This film is a showcase for the HDDVD format, it looks fabulous on a large HD TV. From the opening scenes in the house and gardens to the chaos of the wartime beach, it never fails to impress. I'm shocked at some of the reviews; I found it gripping from beginning to end, and visually stunning. My copy cost about a fiver: a bargain if there ever was one.

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Death Defying Acts [2008]

starring: Catherine Zeta Jones, Saoirse Ronan, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall
directed by: Gillian Anderson

October 13, 2008
Having read the book, I wondered how this would translate to film. I've got to say that it far surpassed my expectations. This film is a showcase for the HDDVD format, it looks fabulous on a large HD TV. From the opening scenes in the house and gardens to the chaos of the wartime beach, it never fails to impress. I'm shocked at some of the reviews; I found it gripping from beginning to end, and visually stunning. My copy cost about a fiver: a bargain if there ever was one.

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The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey [2007] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Aran Bell, Tom Berenger, Robert Jezek, Jenny O'Hara, Ronald Pickup
directed by: Bill Clark

October 23, 2007
Having read the book, I wondered how this would translate to film. I've got to say that it far surpassed my expectations. This film is a showcase for the HDDVD format, it looks fabulous on a large HD TV. From the opening scenes in the house and gardens to the chaos of the wartime beach, it never fails to impress. I'm shocked at some of the reviews; I found it gripping from beginning to end, and visually stunning. My copy cost about a fiver: a bargain if there ever was one.

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I Could Never Be Your Woman [2008] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Saoirse Ronan, Sarah Alexander, Brittany Benson, Jed Bernard, Twink Caplan
directed by: Amy Heckerling

February 12, 2008
It was a lot better than some films I've seen at the cinema.

Very funny and very 'L.A.'. There are many laughs all the way through. I would say it's a quirky, cute romantic comedy thats definitely worth seeing.

The cast is great. Saoirse Ronan (her daughter) shows how versatile an actor she is. Her previous credits include Atonement. Jon Lovitz is very funny as her ex-husband who still lives with them and wants to help her get back in the dating game. Michelle Pfeiffer shows her quirky comedy side (like in One Fine Day), and Paul Rudd shows us his geeky, comic, doughy eyed, side (and don't we just love it girls!)

I guess this film would appeal to girls of all ages, but I can't really see it appealing to the fellas. ... Read More:

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Atonement/Pride And Prejudice/Sense And Sensibility

starring: Keira Knightley, Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, James McAvoy, Vanessa Redgrave
directed by: Joe Wright, Ang Lee

September 22, 2008
It was a lot better than some films I've seen at the cinema.

Very funny and very 'L.A.'. There are many laughs all the way through. I would say it's a quirky, cute romantic comedy thats definitely worth seeing.

The cast is great. Saoirse Ronan (her daughter) shows how versatile an actor she is. Her previous credits include Atonement. Jon Lovitz is very funny as her ex-husband who still lives with them and wants to help her get back in the dating game. Michelle Pfeiffer shows her quirky comedy side (like in One Fine Day), and Paul Rudd shows us his geeky, comic, doughy eyed, side (and don't we just love it girls!)

I guess this film would appeal to girls of all ages, but I can't really see it appealing to the fellas. ... Read More:

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Atonement/Pride and Prejudice [2007] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Ailidh Mackay, Romola Garai, Brenda Blethyn, Julia West, Saoirse Ronan
directed by: Joe Wright (IV)

July 08, 2008
It was a lot better than some films I've seen at the cinema.

Very funny and very 'L.A.'. There are many laughs all the way through. I would say it's a quirky, cute romantic comedy thats definitely worth seeing.

The cast is great. Saoirse Ronan (her daughter) shows how versatile an actor she is. Her previous credits include Atonement. Jon Lovitz is very funny as her ex-husband who still lives with them and wants to help her get back in the dating game. Michelle Pfeiffer shows her quirky comedy side (like in One Fine Day), and Paul Rudd shows us his geeky, comic, doughy eyed, side (and don't we just love it girls!)

I guess this film would appeal to girls of all ages, but I can't really see it appealing to the fellas. ... Read More: