Under our senseless conditions, the life of a good woman is a perpetual struggle against self; it is only fair that woman should bear her share of the ills she has brought upon man. — Rousseau, Emile ...

Eschewing the classical realism that's characterized most adaptations of Tolstoy's source novel, helmer Joe Wright makes the generally inspired decision to stylize his dark, expressionist take on ...

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There is an unusual conceit at the heart of director Joe Wright’s “Anna Karenina,” but it pays off in a truly magical love scene. The conceit is this: Almost all of this “Anna” takes place in an ...

Adapting a classic piece of literature is a mean feat, especially when it’s been done several times before. Still, Russian filmmaker Karen Shakhnazarov decided to take a stab at it. In a bid to ...

War 2 offers enough high-octane moments, striking visuals, and polished production to make for a passable big-screen experience. If you enjoy action dramas rooted in emotional conflict, historical ...

Toronto -- Aaron Johnson was terrific as Kick-Ass, the homemade, do-it-yourself superhero in the hilarious "Kick-Ass." He was excellent as John Lennon in "Nowhere Boy," the story of the former ...

Many things inspire Stevie Nicks, even a 147-year old Russian love story. Nicks loves romance stories, some more tragic than others, and Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina ticks all the boxes. Although, the ...

After he'd finished reading Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina, did director Joe Wright scribble on the last page, "Needs more pep?" Wright is, after all, the man who put the cute little ampersand in Pride & ...

Tolstoy's epic novel reveled in the humanity of its characters. Alas, that quality was lost in translation to the screen. Once you have started the novel, you will be completely transported into a ...

Keira Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Taylor-Johnson star in a bold adaptation of Leo Tolstoy novel of the same name. By Todd McCarthy Anna Karenina Keira Knightley Film Still - H 2012 One of the many ...