What's it about?
Set in 19th century Russia and based on Leo Tolstoy's novel of the same name, the film follows Anna Karenina - who travels to St Petersbourg to save her brother's marriage and ends up having a love affair herself, which leads to a tragic end.
Why watch it?
If you're a fan of Keira Knightley; if you enjoy Joe Wright's period drama style; for an interesting and captivating use of cinematography; for stunning visuals and costumes; for a classical story that you might not want to read but want to know anyway; if you enjoy period pieces; if you want a meaningful spectacle.
Stars Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Jude Law
Ratings
6,6 on IMDb
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
Critics Reception
Visually, the film is universally admitted to be Joe Wright's most stunning work by the time it came out. When it comes to connecting with the audience and portraying deep feelings that force the heroine abandon all sense and societal rules... The critics don't seem certain that the actors, Aaron Taylor-Johnson in particular, connected with their audiences.
Reviews
Anna Karenina Review, The Guardian
An 'Anna Karenina' that forgets Tolstoy, The New Yorker
Anna Karenina, Roger Ebert
Anna Karenina Film Review, TimeOut