Review of Anna Karenina (2012) by Nadia K — 18 Feb 2013

A good copy from previous Joe wright works..

This review of Anna Karenina (2012) was written by Nadia K on 18 Feb 2013.

Anna Karenina has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sass D (5) 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 Stuart Klawans (282) for The Nation (355) on 08 Jan 2018

This Anna Karenina might not be Tolstoy, but it's the next best thing to a Baz Luhrmann extravaganza, and with even better costumes…

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By Raisul I (95) on 21 Dec 2016

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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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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 Lucy N (1) on 21 Dec 2016

Soundtrack is amazing. Message about love's constant betrayl is interesting. Music is 5/5…

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