Revisiting Dr. Zhivago

Rating: 9/10 (30 October 2003)

When I first saw "Dr. Zhivago" in 1965, I thought it a silly, overrated soap opera. Thirty eight years later, I like it better but it is not a great love story, but it is enjoyable. I still think Geraldine Chaplin jumps in Omar Sharif's arms too much, and Mr. Sharif cries too much.

As far as Rod Steiger, Tom Courtenay, Rita Tushingham, and Alec Guinness goes, they gave the best performances. This is the only time Rod Steiger was a romantic lead, and he was the villain. What happened to Rita Tushingham? She should be in more movies.
The TV version of "Dr. Zhivago" should be interesting. Will it be better?