I'm surprised at negative comments about this great film.

Rating: 10/10 (7 August 2003)

I'm surprised at negative comments about this great film. I was swept away with this film when I first saw it in the theaters and was appreciative of David Lean's use of a great love story within the context of a much larger picture of the Revolution in Russia. Omar Shariff and Julie Christie gave performances that were outstanding, supported by good acting down to the smaller roles. Moments of this film, such as the ability of one trained man, at the right time and at the right moment to sway history, have stayed with me always. History and what went on in Russia was not something the average American was aware of in 1965 and this movie was an eyeopener to many who saw this and enjoyed its epic nature. Of course, when viewing it now on a smaller screen, you don't feel the same way but nevertheless the greatness of the film is not diminished.