A masterpiece

Rating: 8/10 (14 December 2003)

This is one of the great films of all time. It is a love story, set in Russia with the backdrop of World War One and the Russian revolution. It is a beautiful love story, yet at the same time, is one of the most depressing films I've ever seen. The story and the acting are extremely powerful. Julie Christie gives the performance of her life as does Omar Sharif. The cinematography is spectacular and the screenplay one of the best ever. Altogether, a strong package and one not to be missed!