Greatest Movie of all Time

Rating: 10/10 (25 January 2014)

I love this movie. It could be used to teach a course in cinematography. Just the opening scene is stunning. The movie opens with a far shot of a funeral; snow covered mountains loom over the participants. You're reminded of ancient Japanese art where humans are shown to be a minor part of nature. That's a recurring theme here. One of the main characters is also introduced, Mother Russia. You can't forget for a minute that this story is about Russia.
All the elements of a great movie are here and they all fall into place perfectly, the cinematography, the story, the acting and the music. This is what epic film making is all about.
If you understand what the difference between a book a movie is, you will love this film.