Anna Karenina Film is a Masterpiece Classic

The British Drama, Anna Karenina, based on Leo Tolstoy's 1877 classic novel, is sure to become the ultimate classic representation on film.  Director, Joe Wright, (Atonement, and Pride & Prejudice) is reunited with the beautiful and talented, Keira Knightly as the love besotted & disgraced, Anna Karenina.  Jude Law plays her steadfast husband, Karenin. Vronsky is played with with devilish sex appeal & self-indulgence by Aaron Taylor-Johnson.  One can only sympathize with Anna when she forsakes all for her unabashed love affair with Vronsky.  The film takes place in late 19th C Imperalistic Russia.  It is pertinent today with its themes of forgiveness, righteousness and the folly of love.  Never has a movie blended choreography, theatre and cinematography to such incredible effect & beauty.  The ball scene where Anna & Vronsky have their 1st waltz was breathtaking.  The hand movements were choreographed with elegance.  The freeze framing of the other dancers is a harbinger of the ostracism Anna will be subjected to in the future.  The costumes should go on display @ the Met's Fashion Instit.  Perhaps we've come along way from planting a scarlett letter but the double standards for men & women still persist.  Why the passage of gay marriage is not legal in all states is archaic.  For every era, there will be issues we will look back at & shake our heads.  For now, delve into 19th C Russian history, see this sumptuous and poignant film I deem a masterpiece.