Review of Anna Karenina (2012) by P?Nar H — 19 Jan 2013

Wright's style didn't always work.

This review of Anna Karenina (2012) was written by P?Nar H on 19 Jan 2013.

Anna Karenina has generally received positive reviews.

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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 O___0 (1) on 16 Aug 2016

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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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Wright has said he did not wish to make 'yet another period drama', and he's achieved this, has explored something new, but at an emotional cost…

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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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