FLEDGLING writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Based on the romance novel by Ian McEwan, Atonement stars James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Blenda Blethyn and Vanessa Redgrave. The film can be seen at Malvern Theatres from today (Friday) until Thursday, October 11, at 7.45pm with Saturday, Sunday and Thursday matinees at 4pm. For more details, call 01684 580949.