Review of Anna Karenina (1935) by Helena T — 01 Aug 2008

Good movie but not at all one you should see on a sunday night.

This review of Anna Karenina (1935) was written by Helena T on 01 Aug 2008.

Anna Karenina has generally received positive reviews.

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By Adam R (2,773) on 18 Jul 2008

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By Bernard A (80) on 02 Oct 2009

One of these days I'll get around to reading more of the classics. Until I do, viewing film adaptations will have to suffice…

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