ANNA KARENINA
Sophie Marceau,Sean Bean, Mia Kirschner,Alfred Molina
Warner Bros.; Directed by Bernard Rose
Rated PG-13; 110 minutes; 1997
Based on Leo Toystoy’s classic novel, the story tells of a married woman who embarks upon a doomed affair with a military officer. Under the direction of Benard Rose, this romantic drama set in the late 19th Century was filmed on location in St. Petersburg and Moscow and "...promises to be a visually stunning piece that takes full advantage of St. Petersburg’s well-preserved architectural heritage."
REVIEWS
"A classic drama that touches the heart. A feast for the eyes!"
— Bonnie Churchill, NATIONAL NEWS SYNDICATE
"Lush, opulent."
— Paul Wunder, WBAI RADIO
"A gloriously realized adaptation."
— Scott &Barbara Siegel, SIEGEL ENTERTAINMENT SYNDICATED
"Romantic and exquisite looking movie."
— Jeffrey Lyons, WNBC-TV
"It captures a tumultuous array of human emotions. recalls the golden age."
— David Sterritt, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
"Wonderfully crafted.The acting is superb."
— Jules Peimer, WKDM RADIO
"Romantic. An exquisite looking movie."
— Jeffrey Lyons, WNBC-TV
"The most stunning re-creation to date. Noble, sumptuous and grandly ambitious."
— Michael Medved, NEW YORK POST
"This film is as beautiful as they come."
— Bob Strauss, L.A. DAILY NEWS
"Handsome, meticulous production. Beautiful to behold."
— Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES