Benedict Cumberbatch's Most Chilling Role | Atonement (2007) | Screen Bites

You all remember Keira Knightley's amazing dress, James McAvoy's heartbreaking performance and Saoirse Ronan's breakout role, but do you remember Benedict Cumberbatch's chilling role as Paul Marshall?

What is Atonement about?

Atonement (2007) - Synopsis: Briony Tallis falsely accuses her sister's lover, Robbie, of a crime, after she catches them in a compromising position.

From the award-winning director of Pride and Prejudice (Joe Wright) comes a stunning, critically acclaimed epic story of love. When a young girl catches her sister in a passionate embrace with a childhood friend, her jealousy drives her to tell a lie that will irrevocably change the course of all their lives forever. Academy Award® nominee Keira Knightley and James McAvoy lead an all-star cast in the film critics are hailing "the year's best picture" (Thelma Adams, US Weekly).

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[bprichelle]

“It was Robbie, wasn’t it?” Dagger through my heart

[HKMDK]

When I first saw him again in "Sherlock" I remember thinking: "I don't like this actor, he's creepy", and I couldn't understand why I felt like that, until I remembered his role in this film. Very well done indeed!

[taythegypsy]

This movie is chilling because of the lack of resolve. The villain faces no consequences and the innocent pay for it.

[mbsimmer]

Man, I was probably 15 when I first watched this. Maybe younger. And the little redhead girl felt like such a young woman. I thought it was weird, of course, that Benedict seemed interested in her, but coming back to this movie at age 29… I can just see how easily some young women (girls) get manipulated. We feel such naive agency when we’re younger. You truly can’t grapple just how young you are, how vulnerable.

[JT-rzfx]

The chilling part in all this is before shes sexually assaulted outside, this scene shows that its possible shes already been assaulted by him.

[spiceupyourafterlife]

After watching this movie, I couldn’t look at Cumberbatch without being creeped out for AGES!

[aasmr]

I always wondered why she had to direct his bags to the room twice but maybe the footman knew what he was like and was horrified he would be next to the nursery.

[veritydixon]

This movie truly left a mark on me. It was so aggravating and realistic in the sense that a lot of predators get away with their crimes. That groomers don't always get caught. Everything about this movie frustrated me to no end, it was amazing. Movies that can make you feel strong emotions truly are the best.

[Nanajaya]

Ever since I watched this movie as a child, James McAvoy owned my heart and I had distanced myself from Cumberbatch's works. I mean..they are actors, I know. But this movie had that effect on me.

[Roosh]

He is an exceptional actor, the entire cast is brilliant but what a film! 👏🙏

[TarlzG]

Very good movie and fantastic acting. But I’ve never been so depressed in my life while watching it and afterwards!!!

[shimmerer_]

Can’t bring myself to even watch the clip. Seeing this movie when I was a child literally felt like someone sticking a knife in my heart and letting it bleed. Kind of like the time I finished reading Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman. Same feeling. Just numbness and horror and sadness at injustice.

[jdax]

At the time I first watched this movie years ago, Benedict Cumberbatch wasn't on my radar. I didn't know who he was, so I had since forgotten that he was in this movie, much less that he played that loathsome antagonist. I'm kind of amazed and appalled to discover that despicable monster was played by one of my (now) favorite actors. He must have done a good job, because this disgusting character still gives me the creeps.

There are a handful of movies I've only ever been able to watch once and this is one of them because all the good people are destroyed by the cowardice and greed of others. All the actors did a great job, but the story is just relentlessly sad and depressing.

[reyramirez]

Absolutely horrifying, this movie is a dark masterpiece

[dawnnewell]

First time I ever saw (or heard of) Benedict Cumberbatch, Juno Temple, or Saoirse Ronan. All were memorable. 👍🏻👏🏻

[rozhinmkian]

I first saw Benedict Cumberbatch in Atonement, not knowing him in any other movies before. And girl, his hateful role and his acting had such a deep impact on me that for a time I wouldn't watch other movies/shows of him (particularly Sherlock) because he made me uncomfortable 😂

[ritakaryne]

This movie broke me😅 the scene were James confronted her in her apartment was so intense... Good casting❤

[rubyreliford]

The chocolate..the Chinese burns story all him. It was him.

[smackdaddy]

Cumberbatch is one of the best of his generation. His character was like a snake in the grass. Amazing film.

[jennienightingale]

is that Theo Greyjoy carrying the luggage?