tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post6497697015204139822..comments2024-03-28T04:30:43.597-05:00Comments on I know, right?: Anna KareninaJennifer Fabuloushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07521908385026885699noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-6226967883332411982013-03-10T19:08:13.840-05:002013-03-10T19:08:13.840-05:00youre right about everything except the chemistry ...youre right about everything except the chemistry part, they had amazing chemistry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-8600334999040515392012-12-05T23:54:59.626-06:002012-12-05T23:54:59.626-06:00Please watch Vivien Leigh's portrayal.... And ...Please watch Vivien Leigh's portrayal.... And I love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-35085788699660071602012-12-05T11:33:58.535-06:002012-12-05T11:33:58.535-06:00I so agree on all counts, very disappointing aside...I so agree on all counts, very disappointing aside from the visual prettiness, such a shame...Jane Gilheaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402012410445502844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-50208110481371194992012-12-05T00:49:52.862-06:002012-12-05T00:49:52.862-06:00I was afraid something like this would be the resu...I was afraid something like this would be the result in the film. I must admit I have never finished reading Anna Karenina - I have it on my bookshelf and have tried many times but it is so heavy and hard to read! I am afraid of what would happen if I would go and see this film first and then try to read the book afterwards. Perhaps not a good idea. PLUS I don't know how to react to the fact that they speak English - they are Russian people, the characters, anyway. Kivimäen Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458677438219286271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-12154073551390473022012-12-04T15:18:40.999-06:002012-12-04T15:18:40.999-06:00I have read Anna a long time ago, was actually mor...I have read Anna a long time ago, was actually more into War and Peace (is that a more or less pretentious thing to say?) - probably it's more pretentious to say 'I'm into Dostoyevsky' which I can't really say having only read a couple of chapters of Crime and Punishment before getting bored. Anyhow Keira was great in Dr Zhivago (we have had this conversation) partly because it was one of her first appearances and she was novel and new etc.David Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-15209822352173196692012-12-04T14:34:21.956-06:002012-12-04T14:34:21.956-06:00WHY DON'T YOU ALL SEE IT FOR YOURSELVES AND FO...WHY DON'T YOU ALL SEE IT FOR YOURSELVES AND FORM YOUR OWN OPINION, instead of taking the opinion of the writer at face value? I have spoken to several people who all loved it. Not everyone has to agree with each other. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-5686542812381621082012-12-04T11:49:30.538-06:002012-12-04T11:49:30.538-06:00great post and review. i will need to see this whe...great post and review. i will need to see this when it comes out to dvd for the costumes :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-82168443669728470902012-12-04T11:45:59.354-06:002012-12-04T11:45:59.354-06:00Judging by the pictures, it does appear to be a im...Judging by the pictures, it does appear to be a impressive film, visually. And KK does look amazing!<br /><br />I haven't seen the original, but I can imagine how amazing Garbo must've been in this role. That's the problem with remakes, there's usually too much to live up to...and I can imagine it gets even worse when you already read the book.<br /><br />Maybe they need to only remake bad movies. Like take a second chance to get it right...hahaha.Tights Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12796222626711359579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-23748435431641638642012-12-04T10:45:30.345-06:002012-12-04T10:45:30.345-06:00I'm probably crazy, but can you believe I'...I'm probably crazy, but can you believe I've never even read Anna Karenina? *adds to mental list of books to read*<br />It's such a bummer to hear that this film wasn't the best since it could have had the potential to be something amazing. But if there's a lack of chemistry on-screen, it's all downhill from there.Rachel @ The Haute Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11050054196437279227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-9464038619768784512012-12-04T08:33:31.386-06:002012-12-04T08:33:31.386-06:00What a shame, it sounded great and looked great to...What a shame, it sounded great and looked great too, maybe give it a miss or watch it when I'm willing to watch anything out of boredom!! Fantastic review :) The Dainty Dolls Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165942777053327479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-67568003824719699442012-12-04T05:00:48.181-06:002012-12-04T05:00:48.181-06:00Oh no, I was afraid this might happen with the mov...Oh no, I was afraid this might happen with the movie, from the moment I saw its trailer :( But I'm still very anxious to see it, if nothing, to enjoy the art of photography :))<br /><br />Fingers crossed for Les Miserables to be better :)))<br /><br />http://smilesnapsparkle.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151361671794180492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-20056420345246321172012-12-04T01:13:25.846-06:002012-12-04T01:13:25.846-06:00I don't think films ever live up to books! I m...I don't think films ever live up to books! I might watch this when it eventually comes to TV but that's about it. I'm not a massive Keira fan anyway.Sherinhttp://www.thehifashionsite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-51520744768532400772012-12-03T21:36:04.591-06:002012-12-03T21:36:04.591-06:00Strange take, because I thought there was plenty o...Strange take, because I thought there was plenty of chemistry - actually more than Sean Bean and Sophie Marceau I thought. I absolutely loved the movie, and so did my friends. No disappointment here! (and we all read the book by the way). We all loved Aaron as Vronsky too. He was breathtaking. He was different, but that was the point. We also loved the theatrical approach as well. Very unique. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-85881126819596279932012-12-03T21:09:35.717-06:002012-12-03T21:09:35.717-06:00I have been dying to read it, and I even have a co...I have been dying to read it, and I even have a copy at my house but have not had the time to do so yet, so as soon as finals are over, I will get on that! I love these scenes!<br /><br />http://www.themirroronthewall.com/EMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018175577103279680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-86870678865260580092012-12-03T18:16:02.293-06:002012-12-03T18:16:02.293-06:00It looks so lovely -- I think I have to see it jus...It looks so lovely -- I think I have to see it just for the aesthetics.<br />xo Josie<br />www.winksmilestyle.comJosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506042799930411156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-31595956627066889302012-12-03T16:25:02.517-06:002012-12-03T16:25:02.517-06:00I completely agree...saw it in September when it c...I completely agree...saw it in September when it came out over here and although it was breathtaking to look at there was no real heart to the story. Jude Law was by far the best actor.<br />xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375599849948826479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-52892009330576599682012-12-03T16:18:34.585-06:002012-12-03T16:18:34.585-06:00Great review, I've been wanting to see the fil...Great review, I've been wanting to see the film for ages even though I've not read the book and I barely knew the plot. I was probably only drawn in because of the cast (surprised Aaron Johnson would be in a period drama but good for him I guess) and like you said, it does look gorgeous on the trailer. Despite what you've said, I bet I'll end up enjoying it for what it is anyway, since I've got no background knowledge on the story!<br />Thanks for your ridiculously flattering comment, by the way!! xJade | The Jade Aesthetichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438772801317121694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-9157419845163495312012-12-03T15:40:38.420-06:002012-12-03T15:40:38.420-06:00It's one of my favorite books, too, darling!
W...It's one of my favorite books, too, darling!<br />What a bummer that the movie didn't live up to expectations...<br /><br />xoxox,<br />CCCouture Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07401719580947285891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-83465165932679028862012-12-03T15:25:15.786-06:002012-12-03T15:25:15.786-06:00It's always disappointing when a film doesn...It's always disappointing when a film doesn't live up to its literary origins (Woman or Lady in Black was very creepy but the Hollywood ending killed it). It's also quite rare when it does meet expectations. I haven't read this book but the screen shots you've provided do look so beautiful, I will probably see this on the big screen as you've recommended. The Grande Damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346770341514368106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-42133765809082085422012-12-03T14:52:11.034-06:002012-12-03T14:52:11.034-06:00I haven't read the book but I have always had ...I haven't read the book but I have always had a soft spot for this kind of movies so I would probably go to see it on the big screen and read the book after that and probably think or the book is always so much better.<br />Thanks for the recomendation Jenny, great review.<br />xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09253307956036513028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-27785720442924790492012-12-03T14:51:09.248-06:002012-12-03T14:51:09.248-06:00I know 2 friends who are definitely going to see t...I know 2 friends who are definitely going to see this...although I believe they dislike Keira...so maybe they won't see it.<br /><br />It's weird because I like Aaron Johnson (did you see Kick Ass?), so it's sad there was no chemistry. Maybe I will watch this On Demand.Oh to Be a Musehttp://www.ohtobeamuse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-9970575631267672672012-12-03T14:44:15.493-06:002012-12-03T14:44:15.493-06:00That´s what happens when the cast is not right...i...That´s what happens when the cast is not right...it can actually bring a movie down no matter how good it looks or the plot is...I will see it anyway when it premieres here (possibly next year cause everything here arrives late) and before that I´ll try to get the book.<br /><br />hugs<br />Andru<br />The Black Label<br />http://theblacklabelblog.blogspot.comAndrés Corellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960842994057861909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-60097247306071221172012-12-03T14:39:02.776-06:002012-12-03T14:39:02.776-06:00Love the novel and the movie with Soffie Marseau !...Love the novel and the movie with Soffie Marseau !;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14314875198034387973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-51996605947537269712012-12-03T14:38:11.731-06:002012-12-03T14:38:11.731-06:00The preview I watched a few weeks ago showed the l...The preview I watched a few weeks ago showed the lack of chemistry between K. and that boy/man. No surprise there. Jude Law stole the show? No surprise there either. I am a little disappointed that K. was not better. She is one fine actress, this young English gal. Sorry, Jenny. I understand you expected more, and the show was a bit of a let down. I suppose I might go if only to look at the costumes, sets, and those Chanel pear necklaces K. is supposed to wear in the movie :-) Signed: Veronique (shallow French Girl-- from Seattle) French Girl in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347995356689205203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904020480081426344.post-81794467893624037992012-12-03T14:26:47.852-06:002012-12-03T14:26:47.852-06:00I kinda want to see this in a matinee now. Maybe K...I kinda want to see this in a matinee now. Maybe Kiera is too type casted in period pieces that she lost the drive and passion? She was great in seeking a friend for the end of the world, full of life and passion and you feel like you know what's going on with her. ALSO she could possibly have just read the script and never read the book so she didn't realize how powerful Anna needed to be...Jude law is a great emotional actor, I'm not surprised he wowed! Thanks for the honest review! =)<br /><br /><a href="http://chloemoonergo.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Ergo - Blog</a>Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12071477027784226840noreply@blogger.com