Review of Anna Karenina (2012) by Graham J — 03 Feb 2013

Sumptuous and beautiful adaptation. fine performances and incredible costume and set design.

This review of Anna Karenina (2012) was written by Graham J on 03 Feb 2013.

Anna Karenina has generally received positive reviews.

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By Michael M (3,845) on 05 Oct 2016

Ironic that one of our great realist novels is adapted in such a surreal fashion, but the stage fakery works thematically as a representation…

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By Theresa C (52) on 25 Jun 2018

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By Robertbrogan (63) on 26 Sep 2015

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By Filipeneto (856) on 22 Jan 2020

Sometimes it shows quality but it didn't convince me. Anna Karenina is one of the classics of Russian literature…

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By Phillip D (566) on 11 Dec 2016

Fantastic adaptation! And how beautifully Tolstoi's symbolism was depicted. Plus the great cast. Loved it…

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By Eliza C. Thompson (20) for Bust Magazine (182) on 04 Oct 2016

At times, the theater-as-life concept creates too much emotional distance from the characters, but the actors give such human, sympathetic…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 18 Nov 2015

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The film’s intentionally theatrical nature describes the publicly view-able nature of the Russian aristocracy, plainly illustrating the social…

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By Donnie B (349) on 11 Nov 2015

I certainly understand why some may not like this film, but I was engrossed. Knightley and Wright win again (in my humble opinion)…

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