Anna Karenina
Based on the famous work of Leo Tolstoy, Director Joe Wright has re-imagined the tale of Anna Karenina. Set in the late 19th century of Russia’s high society, Anna (Kiera Kightley) is married to and has a child with Karenin (Jude Law). But, after a trip to visit family across the country and a brief encounter with Count Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), her life is turned upside down as a fiery romance burns between the two, a romance that ultimately stands to undo her marriage to Karenin causing even greater upset in society. What’s a girl to do?
Meticulously planned out, and choreographed from start to finish director Wright has created nothing short of amazing for cinema and theatre buffs. While capturing any piece of classic literature for the screen will no doubt always have some glitches to it, the creative vision that is employed to finesse a number of difficult concepts (time, distance, location, social structure, etc.) works to pull the viewer further into the narrative. Acting from the ensemble all feels strong, combined with the afore mentioned artistic direction and you’ve got the makings of a modern classic. Anna Karenina is rated R for awesome!