A fine epic

Rating: 6/10 (22 December 2003)

Another masterpiece from Lean and whilst it might not reach the heights of 'Laurence' it can be mentioned in the same sentence. Set at the time of the Russian revolution it follows the lives of Yuri and the eventual love of his life Lara. Their time together is very limited, but all the more special for it.
The performance of Julie Christie as Lara is superb and probably one of the finest female leads ever. I'm not sure who won the best actress award that year, but I suspect it was an injustice. Just back from research and Julie Christie did win the best actress oscar, but for another film. Obviously a career year for Julie.