Review of Doctor Zhivago (1965) by Michael D — 10 Jun 2012

These Flixster film trailers leave a lot to be desired, but this film itself is great, assuming the re-release stays true to David Lean's original Director's cut.

This review of Doctor Zhivago (1965) was written by Michael D on 10 Jun 2012.

Doctor Zhivago has generally received very positive reviews.

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I liked it, didn't love it. Awfully long. Julie Christie was great, as was Sharif. Just didn't really grip me. Interesting plot…

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By Raji K (655) on 16 Feb 2015

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By Abbas H (25) on 17 Jan 2015

Great film by david lean a masterpiece but should have tried and auditioned another actor as omar sharif not convincing given the epic film…

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By Josh F (705) on 28 Apr 2014

I liked it, didn't love it. Awfully long. Julie Christie was great, as was Sharif. Just didn't really grip me. Interesting plot…

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By Spiros P (19) on 09 Feb 2015

Rewatched 2015 They don't make movies as good as this anymore. (Is it the $ ?) Absolute must watch. Entire cast is brilliant…

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By Chris H (3,076) on 07 May 2018

While the history may be a bit jumbled and the pacing not as strong as other David Lean films this is still an all time classic…

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By Deke P (331) on 05 Nov 2015

Want to see it again. I'll never forget it. Saw it in Hollywood -- with who…

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By Christopher S (2,154) on 27 Dec 2017

A wonderful love story set in the background of the the Russian Revolution. Great chemistry between Omar Sharif and Julie Christie…

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By Robert A (771) on 02 Jun 2017

Amazingly shot and very rich on details, you just watch the image in awe. The actors are very handsome…

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By Kenneth B (910) on 10 Jan 2014

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