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Leo Tolstoy's classic novel is brought to the screen once again in what was the first American-based production of this story to be filmed on location in Russia. Anna (Sophie Marceau) is married to Al... read more read more...exei (James Fox), but while their relationship is not outwardly unhappy, it's clear that neither has much enthusiasm for either their spouse or their marriage. While visiting her bother Stiva (Danny Huston), who is having marital problems of his own, Anna meets Count Vronsky (Sean Bean). An immediate mutual attraction arises between them, and soon Vronsky has left behind his mistress Kitty (Mia Kirshner) to pursue Anna. Anna is initially uncertain about her feelings, but she soon throws caution to the wind and embarks on a passionate affair with Vronsky. However, Anna's love for the Count is strong enough that Alexei becomes keenly aware of her indiscretion, and when she discovers that she is carrying Vronsky's child, Alexei offers her two options -- she can leave Vronsky, resume her marriage, and keep the baby, or stay with Vronsky and give up her unborn child. This was at least the tenth feature-length production of Anna Karenina to reach the screen, though one of the best known appeared under a different title -- Love, starring Gretta Garbo. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 46 min.

Directed by: Bernard Rose

Release Date: April 4, 1997

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DVD Release Date: June 24, 2008

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Flixster Reviews (151)

  • ileo
    December 30, 2007
    ileo
    Simply brilliant!
  • mystykalkool
    June 5, 2006
    mystykalkool
    well actually, the movie was pretty stupid, but I figure I'll give it at least 3 stars for helping me get an above average grade on the quotes test.

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Kevin Thomas
February 21, 2001
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

Only die-hard romantics are likely not to come away disappointed. Full Review

Stanley Kauffmann
January 1, 2000
Stanley Kauffmann, New Republic

[Rose's] screenplay is a ragbag, nothing like a tragedy in which the nemesis is Time. And his casting!

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Bloodless and shallow adaptation. Full Review

Stephen Holden
January 1, 2000
Stephen Holden, New York Times

This sleek, Cliffs Notes version of a masterpiece is ... glossy and picture perfect on the surface and hollow at the core. Full Review

Ruthe Stein
January 1, 2000
Ruthe Stein, San Francisco Chronicle

When [Anna and Vronsky] first lay eyes on each other at the train station in St. Petersburg, the only steam between them comes from the engine. Full Review

James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

A copy of the paperback book should cost about as much as a movie ticket, and will provide a more lasting and worthwhile investment. Full Review

Jeffrey Westhoff
July 26, 2002
Jeffrey Westhoff, Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

You're better off reading the Cliff's Notes.

Chris Hicks
January 1, 2000
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Marceau and Bean have no chemistry, which is essential to a film like this. Full Review

Angie Errigo
January 1, 2000
Angie Errigo, Empire Magazine

This version manages to be both the most pretentious and anaemic yet. Full Review

January 1, 2000
E! Online

Doesn't build strong relationships between the characters, relying instead on overheated words and performances to generate false intensity. Full Review

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