Keira Knightley wants to turn her back on blockbuster movies to step away from the spotlight.

The Atonement star plans to reconsider taking roles in films which will thrust her into the limelight as she hates the constant public scrutiny of her life.

She tells Empire magazine, "It comes to a point where you think: 'What kind of film can I make that will allow me to live a proper life?' and those tent-pole movies make it difficult. I do actually love blockbusters but that decision has a lot that comes with it that I'm not prepared to go with. I don't think if a model is in an advertising campaign then she shouldn't be able to walk down the street feeling safe."