Review of Anna Karenina (2012) by Fernanda R — 28 Feb 2013

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This review of Anna Karenina (2012) was written by Fernanda R on 28 Feb 2013.

Anna Karenina has generally received positive reviews.

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By Candice Frederick (452) for Reel Talk Online (378) on 06 Sep 2017

It's far from a perfect film, but Anna Karenina should be praised for its attempt to reinvent the wheel of stuffy costume-clad Masterpiece…

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By Audreythomas25 (176) on 13 Jan 2016

A whirlwind affair composed of dazzling set pieces and a driving narrative…

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By Haven W (150) on 25 Jun 2018

Very goood....and I don't like romance movies…

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By Compi24 (1,147) on 10 Sep 2020

It never quite reaches Baz Luhrmann levels of obnoxiousness, but, my God is Joe Wright's 2012 adaptation of Anna Karenina showy and indulgent…

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By Sean M (1,168) on 15 Jan 2016

This film explores various themes of love, and does so very well. Not bogged down in the various plot-lines, it's pace snaps by with ease…

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By Taisia M (12) on 28 Dec 2015

Joe Wright & Tom Stoppard really win with this conceptual adaptation of this story…

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By Becky M (106) on 24 Nov 2015

Pretty, beautiful acting, fabulous costumes, but a little affected and on a stage…

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By Theresa C (52) on 25 Jun 2018

Very goood....and I don't like romance movies…

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By Vincenzo P (20) on 21 Jan 2018

Horrible and unnecessary adaptation of a great classic. The movie is just flamboyant and Keira Knightley is just not a good actress…

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By Kelly Jane Torrance (368) for Washington Examiner (271) on 19 Dec 2018

The constant flashes Anna has of a train rolling on a track -- an obvious foreshadow of her fate -- are beyond ridiculous…

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