Why It's Worth Seeing: An extremely strong cast headed by Christopher Plummer as the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. Playing his confidant Vladimir Chertkov is the always reliable Paul Giamatti while Helen Mirren gives a spectacular performance as Tolstoy's wife Sofya. Plus we have James McAvoy playing Valentin Bulgakov, an admirer of Tolstoy sent to observe the relationship between the author and his wife. The strong cast is complimented by a strong story. It takes place in Tolstoy's later years, much after he has written Anna Karenina and War and Peace. There is a struggle between Tolstoy's confidant and his wife as to who should have the rights to his published works after his death. Meanwhile the Tolstoy movement is in full swing, yet Tolstoy's relationship with his wife of 48 years challenges the beliefs of the movement while giving us an understanding of what love is all about.Why It's Not: All the actors are speaking English with an English accent, yet they are suppose to be playing Russians.
Verdict: This is an interesting and entertaining look at one of the world's greatest authors. The story is multilayer and filled with complex characters. It is a movie that gave me something to chew about.........and that is refreshing!
Rythemovieguy's Grade: B+
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