Vivien Leigh turns into Anna Karenina. Her delicate beauty and strong acting abilities are perfectly blended. If I had my way the lady would have been cast in period film after period film, as she was probably the best actress ever to do such roles. The world has always been lacking in someone of her beauty and skill to do period pieces. She saves the movie from being stuffy. The whole movie is skillfully done, unlike the Garbo version. There are not too many supporting cast introduced, so you don't feel overwhelmed, which could easily have happened. Spoiler: Vivien Leigh is always at her best when surveying an area as she walks along. She surveys and walks along the tracks. The lady does her job. The audience wants Anna Karenina, and she gives it to them. The other girl in the movie is very pretty. No match for the unbeatable Miss Leigh, but still a nice foil.
Review of Anna Karenina
