Sunday, 18 November 2012

Anna Karenina - exquisite theatre at the movies.

One of the most adapted classical novels is this Russian masterpiece by Leo Tolstoy that William Faulkner once called the best novel ever written. The story tells a tale of love, passion, betrayal and numerous other themes through a blinding theater staged format brought to cinemas all across the globe. 

Many critics have dismissed this movie as style over substance. Personally, it did take me a little while to adjust to the showy film making scenes but it was an incredible work of art and the costumes were unbelievable.

The movie is a tragedy like many classics as Anna Karenina has no choice but to throw herself into despair until everything in her life dies. 

Definitely worth a watch! 

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