'Atonement' | Unscripted | Keira Knightley, James McAvoy

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Keira Knightley and James McAvoy interview each other and answer questions from viewers about their movie "Atonement."
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[@Charls03]

I wish there was somebody like James in my life.

[@DemiEmma1504]

I think the word "somebody" is unnecessary.

[@soyunlobo08]

I wish James himself was in my life!

[@mahmoa49]

Charlo IKR

[@sratus]

Grow up Charlo

[@sratus]

@@severussnape8040 tragic

[@lysas781]

“How are you and your character alike?” “We look incredibly similar.” 😂

[@curly.friess9356]

So I’m not the only one here like 8 years later

[@madeleinearrighidecasanova7287]

@@curly.friess9356 no you're not alone

[@aprill5611]

@@curly.friess9356 i'm here 3 weeks after you, you're not alone

[@katarina7520]

@@curly.friess9356 9 years actually lol

[@youtubegirl4252]

🤣🤣🤣riiight?!

[@akumamakima2280]

their chemistry is making me blush

[@alicele3902]

Yup yup 😂 Btw at the end he said: "Let's give a boost to Vietnam"... I don't get it, can tou explain it to me? plzzz 😞

[@akumamakima2280]

+Kagome Higurashi I guess cause vietnam has been oppressed by china

[@alicele3902]

+Zoe Mosaic (Super-glued Mosaic) So they can't make good cars, right?

[@akumamakima2280]

+Kagome Higurashi that could be the case. i'm not really informed about this but now that i think about it, in the west we mainly know vietnamese for pho. i don't know of any products vietnam is known for. i know they are oppressed by china, even now is because my vietnamese friend told me. they are even trying to seize land from them illegally.

[@alicele3902]

Zoe Mosaic Ohh... I get it, thanks a lot for your info 🙏

[@rodsella]

I think it's awesome to hear his theory about this character, Briony. So spot on, and the last sentence "May she burn in hell" It's what Robbie would have said to her.

[@sandraevans9535]

It's weird for me to respond to this after 5 years but whatever.. I think Robbie wouldn't be mad at Briony at all. She was a child when she said all of that things and Robbie knows her since the day she was born so..

[@rodsella]

@@sandraevans9535 I know she was a child but up until that point Robbie had no intention to forgive her. She may deserve or not, I am only stating what the character or in this case James McAvoy's interpretation of his character is. I do agree that is why the novel is called Atonement, she forever tried to repair but was not given the chance (because of what happened to Cecilia and Robbie)

[@gostavoadolfos2023]

@@sandraevans9535 few years later she became adult and changed nothing about herself and never admitted the truth.. that's why she deserves to burn in hell.

[@Chikabellaa]

@@gostavoadolfos2023 EXACTLY

[@Chikabellaa]

@@sandraevans9535 let’s not be naive babe

[@niquetablate4348]

I love the way James pronounces keira's name

[@barbarachieppo8290]

I'd like to hear him say my name(Barbara) 😍

[@expectationlost]

he pronouncing it like Ciara

[@heartlocket91]

His pronunciation is Irish pronunciation of the name Kiera which the Irish spelling is Ciara.☺️

[@tiheera]

damn that accent! as if he wasn't burning hot already!

[@dragonfly5665q]

+Tahira Abrar I KNOW !

[@comicahmet]

+Tahira Abrar I think his accent sucks so bad. Keira's is very cute tho

[@Skippy.1945]

+comicahmet you suck

[@comicahmet]

Skippy 1945 thanks

[@Skippy.1945]

comicahmet No problem! if his accent "sucks" then you don't know what true Awesomeness is. there for, if you don't know true "Awesomeness" then you "suck". just to sum it up!

[@loonatictheworld]

His pronuciation of "R" is killing me, literally stabs me in the heart

[@DDW8991]

I turn the 6 upside down it's a 9 now i love it very much

[@flala2261]

Saame! The way the Scottish & Irish pronounce “R” is 👌🔥🙌

[@Apo12345]

Still, if a russian does it everybody hates iy

[@MsTriangle]

Because Russians will never be considered hot

[@mdjiyabuddin6841]

য।।

[@i.am.10vely]

ok, I thought he was hot before but now I heard his real accent I. AM. DEAD.

[@_Colie]

Yes girl

[@barbarachieppo8290]

He's dreamy❤

[@estrellamarrone]

Me too, I came here like 4 hours ago ahhahahaha

[@aliciaborth3016]

This is actually his tone downed version. He has spoken in his real accent before on some talk shows, and I can tell you it is the true incoherent Scottish.

[@whippedfornct3179]

I see you have a great taste in men 😌

[@GayaK91]

I wish they'd do another movie together. They had such great chemistry in Atonement

[@philaeew4866]

I'd marry both of them. They're so beautiful, and eloquent and they seem to be very kind.

[@rottencherries51]

Bi panic

[@elizabethcatlion7015]

@@rottencherries51 lmao

[@daisyblue7128]

HIS ACCENT. DAMN.

[@piingui90]

It would be difficult to answer the kiss question, I mean, she had kissed Orlando Bloom, Michael Fassbender, Aaron Johnson, Matthew Macfadyen, James McAvoy Johnny Depp, Jude Law and the list goes on...

[@eurasierne]

And Chris Pine lol

[@necksugar]

I would SO PICK JAMES!

[@sounsure9108]

Cillian Murphy

[@ana-rd6ed]

Aaron and James are the hottest for me

[@ana-rd6ed]

@0 yes, i wonder how soft his lips can be, oh god

[@ladycopine]

I REALLY love this interview, they are so comfortable with each other and are so fun...

[@ladycopine]

Ayah Isbayene lol voidstiles is awesome

[@ladycopine]

Ayah Isbayene yes I do :)

[@ladycopine]

Ayah Isbayene j'suis de Cannes et toi?

[@alidedereal]

+ladycopine They are close friends. So it was easy

[@pockiramen]

Madgirlwithabox Omg your icon. I love Even.

[@clementine4133]

two of my favorite actors, their accent is beautiful and very seductive, both great actors and interesting people! Keira is gorgeous and lovely, James is burning hot!

[@ceceliam9014]

Their accent? Singular? They've each got a completely different accent...

[@francishong2315]

I want to have Keria and James in my life.

[@CasaDeAgua]

Keira is underrated, she should make a lot more films, and she comes across as such an intelligent person... listening to her is like a breath of fresh air.

[@meeeka]

It's funny because weren't Kiera and Natalie Portman both the Chanel spokeswoman, and supposedly NP was chosen because she was supposedly sooo intelligent, but no one had the same judgement about KK? How does that work?

[@sunseyaki9704]

James is very eloquent and very well spoken in this interview. It seems that when he isn't being a goofball--which I have NO problem with--he carries a very intelligent and wonderful conversation. I'd like to just talk to him for a while, I think he's be a great person to speak with.

[@eynm8602]

My thought while watching this entire interview too

[@Tengyue268]

How on earth can his lips be so red goshhh

[@akumamakima2280]

my ex was like that and he had a natural blush. genetics?

[@raliixaviero4674]

He’s irish

[@valb5437]

*Scottish

[@chloelikesjazz2671]

Lipstick boi

[@Luisa8783]

He's so beautiful in that film and in this interview! His best look ever..he's one of the very few men I prefer without beard... He deserved an oscar for his performance , by the way ..

[@evangelinetala827]

Agreed!

[@joshscomputer]

More than Daniel Day Lewis or Javier Bardem?

[@porandlife2144]

​@@evangelinetala827eqs¹❤1

[@liamholloway-sw7eu]

Keira is amazing but I fucking love mcavoy he's fuckin hilarious

[@EliaMitzell]

I LOOOVEEE HIS ACCENT.

[@athb4hu]

Me too :-)

[@Youseekerofcum]

James McAvoy….. one hot scottish man

[@Youseekerofcum]

Actually, ah take that back, hes not THAT good lookin'..... btw ah'm not gay

[@Maialeen]

You seem really insecure.

[@Youseekerofcum]

Maialeen Oh, why, bitch-ass?!!

[@piezae3012]

@@Youseekerofcum He IS 'THAT' Good-looking

[@tinykmcclure8702]

i just want to listen to James McAvoy all day

[@jcdenton1868]

While Keira is talking, you cannot think anything besides how she is so adorable and elegant.

[@serenity0324]

James' accent is just divine :)

[@mamilabam]

The way he said theory omg 😍😍😍

[@miad1006]

He said it as u read this comment 😂😍😍

[@gracehardbeck5893]

James's explanation of Briony's acts was amazing.

[@kittykat3694]

James McAvoy's accent......love it!!!!

[@MichaelAury]

His 'theeree' is actually very much grounded on modern psychological theories, it's insane how these two are very sharp and intelligent people (and it doesn't hurt at all that they're very easy to look at)

[@ncjackson1958]

Keira Knightley is too beautiful.

[@ammaarahjoosab5719]

the way he says: "so.. no. I don't forgive her. may she burn in hell." 😂😂

[@blehmeh324]

James' answer to the favorite character question was so well put. I wonder if it's something he thought of on the spot, or if he put some prior thought into it. Either way, it was very well said, and it was thought provoking.

[@stvltiloqvent]

I feel like it's something he's given some thought about, definitely. You don't come up with a full blown character analysis on the spot. And that is what actors are supposed to do anyway when they prepare for a role - to explore all the ways their own character can relate to another. But James really went above and beyond!! And I love it when actors are actually well invested into their own scripts and stories they're helping bring to life on the screen. Of course, that would also require the script to be well written x)

[@evaniyathomas]

their chemistry and accents are remarkable...I could watch them all day

[@Dartmouth2102]

Just the way he says 'Keira'.... omg i can't handle it... :3

[@jjbird4613]

lol 8:05 - "So I don't forgive her, may she burn in hell" hahahaha well said!

[@arunthuthiappadurai2772]

Ah

[@TheNin-Jedi]

I was up late one night (as usually I am) and while flipping through the channels I stumbled upon 'Atonement'. I initially watched because of Keira (can you blame me?), but as I watched I realized how great this movie that I had randomly found was. Its a brilliant movie and the acting is superb. The way it was shot and the entire tone of the movie just felt real and authentic.

[@TheCerealluvr]

good choice! :)

[@soyunlobo08]

Read the book! Just as great. 😉

[@franniepietersma3057]

I want James to say my name. I don't know why.... I just want to hear my name in his voice, it would be so pleasing.

[@SuperBatty13]

+Frannie Pietersma im dying same

[@gamerfan6215]

was James wearing girls lipstick 😱

[@aucules]

+Gamer fan (Yes I'm a Lady) no. His lips are naturally like that.

[@gamerfan6215]

BamIts Pink​ oh my bad sorry

[@Azire]

My name's Penelope, I can hear James saying my name, and screaming it whenever I want... ;) Jealous ? :p

[@cartergirl3of3]

That answer he gave about how he feels about Briony was so perfect. It was on the spot and yet it was well thought-out, perceptive, poignant and 100% accurate. I think that's a great way to describe her character. Way to go, James, my love!

[@dariaazarova7236]

that shameless compliment about her eyes made me go : "aaaahwww!"

[@Sevnail345]

5:13 James is doing that mind reading thing, Prof. Xavier ..love his eyes and lips OMG....

[@bryansnover3569]

lol

[@BigImaginationDoll16]

I see Briony as having been placed at the centre of the universe, and enforcing godlike powers through her writing. As she got older, she only partially developed into acknowledging other people and how her actions effect others, namely through her 'crime.' This knowledge from the world outside of her reality was strong enough to pierce the bubble of fantasyland she always insisted upon upholding, and found a way to become immersed in her own world, yet still in relation to her ego-as it was completely revolved around her control. As she still feels the need to enact her control, (SPOILER) her providing happiness to Robbie and Cecilia can be seen as a mixture of her development and her lack thereof. Firstly, it shows her development by attempting to atone for what she stole. However, she is still self-absorbed. It's all so SHE can live, so SHE can get by; in the book at the end she speaks very much about how much she can control as 'god.' Also (SPOILER) the fact that she is developing severe Alzheimer's and will soon forget her crime and her entire life is also deserving to her, both for her development and lack of development. A reward for her development, her atonement in reality, as soon the guilt of her crime will disappear for ever and she can make up to herself all the pain she also caused herself with her guilt. Also, her getting what seems just in a way; she had been so caught up in herself and her own life for so long and now it was leaving her due to her condition. Just wanted to get that down before I forgot it all :)

[@PaminaStormborn]

Great! I was not aware how mentally sick Briony was when I watched the movie. As I read the novel it became clearer to me. You expressed it masterly.

[@creativesource3514]

I met him once at a party and he introduced himself to me as if I didn't know his name already. Nice guy and humble.

[@MsTriangle]

Wooow, so jealous 👏

[@breonnamay]

they are the cutest

[@dansendeapenkoningin]

so in love with him

[@wolfstar675]

She looks so fucking gorgeous in here.

[@angelsmile6942]

I don't know what I love the most: how Keira pronounces James' name or how he pronounces hers. Also, they are two of my favourite actors and I am very glad this interview happened

[@aimflossyruss]

Keira is hilarious in the first 30 seconds "god!" hahaha

[@ralphficker167]

Everyone is gaga over her or him, and rightly so. But I love the FILM! That long Dunkirk tracking scene with the horses being shot and the singers in the pavillion and the brilliant heartbreaking music...one of the very best movies I've ever seen.

[@AishiBhattacharyaOfficial]

"Coz when you're funny, you've got Happy feet"-James st 8:40 That's called instantaneous sense of humour.

[@private440]

agree with james, it's her eyes where her super power comes from

[@ishanimazumdar9803]

there was another conspicuous reason behind Briony's act - she had an intense desire for Robbie,,and couldn't stand him liking her elder sister,,only an intense liking could turn to the kind of hatred which shattered lives!!

[@MsTriangle]

I don't think so, I read the book

[@ishanimazumdar9803]

@@MsTriangle Okay.. books and movies often present the same plot somewhat differently.. leading to different perceptions.. moreover, for creative works, there is no right or wrong interpretation.. the more the ambiguity and multidimensionality, the better the creative effort...

[@bangtanwolves]

Agreed

[@jadeanderson7451]

The movie made Briony’s motivation less complex. In the book it wasn’t because she had a crush on him it was because she didn’t know the consequences of her actions and she saw herself and everyone around her as people in a story not as real people. In the book it is much less obvious that Robbie wasn’t the one who committed the crime. In the book, Paul and Robbie are the same height so Briony assumed Paul was Robbie due to her preconceived notion of Robbie being a sex maniac.

[@sapphire962]

Kiera's trying to be serious while James is trying to mess her up. I know he's married (i dont know if she is) but if they were single, i'm confident they'd be dating. They're having so much fun squabbling and flirting with one another, the room is filled with playful tension xD

[@mdrasedulhoque992]

By then he was married and she was reportedly dating someone(I forget the name,the actor was in Pride and Prejudice with Keira)........Keira admitted in an interview that she had a crush on James....And she still talkes about Atonement which means maybe she still has feelings for him.........but somehow timing wasn’t perfect,he was divorced when Keira got married already 💔

[@its_msk]

@@mdrasedulhoque992 James is now single and I wouldn't be surprised if Keira and her hubby split this year.

[@mdrasedulhoque992]

@@its_msk James is secretly married to Lisa Liberati....Check out all his recent interviews and you'll find a ring in his ringfinger And Keira's baby girl was born last year.....There is no way in hell,they're gonna split up another 3-4 years.....Or may be never,Keira's husband loves her very much......And he definitely knows she is way out of his league,so according to classic Reacher-settler theory they are not splitting up

[@its_msk]

@@mdrasedulhoque992 😵😵😵 I had no idea. I had to Google Lisa Liberati. Well well well. .

[@Miss-320]

So much chemistry between them! :-) No wonder the movie was so good! 👌👍

[@khadeejahassan4949]

Literally love them both, this film was so heart wrenching and beautiful.

[@user-yq5yh1ng8o]

loveeee James' accent and voice!! And he also sounds cute in American accent from "wanted"

[@moviefone]

This is one of our favorites too!

[@undermilkwoods]

Seriously, how funny is James McAvoy? I watched this when it first came out, a few years ago. I rewatched it today and I just can't believe how awesome, smart and insanely funny is James. His questions were brilliant.

[@kansatsunikki_7761]

"Happy feet" Oh, James, you are so witty. So charming. So beautiful.

[@backto-il9ne]

Their chemistry is sizzling hot! They are long overdue for another movie together

[@nisenivid]

I love McAvoy

[@SyazaDiyana]

This man has broken my heart multiple times through his characters. That shows what a good actor he is..would be an honour to meet him in real life one day (Though let's be realistic, that a'int happening).

[@shanqmb]

They're both beautiful, their chemistry is astronomical lol. They should star again in another film

[@Runningproud30]

OMG but when he smiles at her I can't breathe

[@Louisvilleslugger11]

That look Kiera gives at 0:05 ... Daaaayum

[@farahnazila5610]

this is one of the most enjoyable, honest and fun talk show i have ever witnessed. you can see how both stars are so easy with each other. i didnt know James could be quite funny in this man. haha

[@marier1542]

they just make me so happy

[@alexg.922]

He is a delight. She's cute. Good one, guys.

[@lillabrown1691]

This is the one of the most UK things I've ever watched. I love it

[@maishadigital8410]

My head canon is that they had a thing after the movie. It was beautiful, sweet, and they settled at lifelong friendship. But always had that moment, and they remain so comfortable with each other

[@suneldorado]

OH MY GODDDDDD THE ACCENT WITH THOSE LIPS AND EYES !!!!

[@ximenatorres3966]

6:17 his accent gets thicker from *Briony* and I love it

[@Haley0822]

How he says her name with his accent is just 😍👌🏻

[@shannonmaire]

He was trying to make it a funny interview but Keira wouldn't let him. She's like enough of your childish antics boy and answer the damn question!

[@cloudcampos4555]

Shannon i find Keira really funny too

[@stvltiloqvent]

@@cloudcampos4555 yep. She's just the dry humour type. She was totally bantering too

[@Artscapades]

Lets give a boost to Vietnam? I had to study Atonement and as any student would I of course read the book and then watched the movie. It's interesting to hear James McAvoy talk about Briony because that's such a brilliant description.

[@henayun8346]

It bothers me a lot .Does this have anything to do with the novel? :(

[@janiholtshausen13]

i was looking for a comment that random snippet about vietnam at the end there. haha its so random and out of pocket

[@BigImaginationDoll16]

LOL at the end of James' very interesting description of Briony where he's just like "she's a nutter!" In Year 12 Literature we had to dissect the character of Briony like mad :P

[@akmalshazad5535]

idk why but they act like brother and sister and i love it!!!

[@babybatedits]

James' unscripted questions were so creative. Best parts of the video.

[@TheCyberAssassin]

The way she looks at him in the beginning... Like damn

[@akmalshazad5535]

they look soo good together i love it when they have interviews they act like brother sister

[@atticussiv3883]

They're so adorable!

[@ngandang96]

two incredibly beautiful people sit together this is too much

[@isabellaoma13]

James' accent is so cute ♥ :D

[@TheManLab7]

What I love about Keira, is that she hasn't had her teeth done so they look perfect and white, like pretty much everyone else in Hollywood/America.

[@polarnyong]

ugh these perfect human being

[@LilyGraceySa]

I do miss these kind of interviews that feel like you are actually hearing something from the actors and actresses!

[@a_jeronimo]

the way he looks at her 2:33 he's just perfection

[@withmuse]

Amazing interview, one of the best on moviefone. I`m definitely obsessed with the film and the cast.

[@user-bj2ub8tv1d]

I love how much he loves Robbie , and I love how he remembered the book quote

[@Andi-pk3um]

The two most beautiful people in one film! ❤️❤️😍

[@averynonym]

I used to be obsessed with this video and I haven't seen it in years! YES!

[@niamhk6729]

the tension is crazy

[@KarappoNeko]

Robbie and Cecilia speaking from beyond the grave

[@RachelTheVlogger]

Aww james is sweet when he said he loved his character :).

[@valeriesauve3734]

Love these guys, brilliant interview and they both look so funny and kind as well. We have Bounty bars in Canada :)

[@KatherineDeaguirreV]

They are beautiful people! I enjoy their films. All the best to them.

[@rachelk1697]

One of yhe very best... James undoubtedly hilrious and quick witted.

[@onne15]

OMG! That is so what I thought the fist time I saw him acting. He is so amazing!!!

[@scarlettbat]

i remember rewatching this a million times when it first came out (i feel ancient) but couldn't remember why until i hit 8:06. perfect, iconic, hilarious, thank u james

[@vampiring]

08:06 "so i don't forgive her, may she burn in heII" IS SUCH A MOOD

[@abikulendran8702]

In love with the way he says Keira

[@cherriesllol]

I love how he has Keira!!