Starring:' Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Romola Garai

The plot: 'Atonement' is an adaptation of Ian McEwan's acclaimed novel about a girl whose fertile imagination leads her to make a false accusation that has tragic consequences. Keira plays Cecilia Tallis, whose life is turned upside down when sister Briony blames her lover Robbie Turner (James McAvoy) for a crime he did not commit

Believe the hype? Keira has been praised by the critics for her performance in her new film and is even being tipped for an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Cecilia.