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I had to rewatch the last part of the film tonight... as my wife slept through it last time.Each time I watch either the original or this film, it produces deep emotional impact in me. I do see the weaknesses in the film, all the imperfections, but the subject of tremendous human suffering is something close to my heart and it always affects me. I don't think one can watch the final scenes of the film and not be touched by it.
In the end I become forgiving of Kaira's poor performance, and all the silly things that Pasternak put in the story. Such is the power of works based on profound and important events - these events tend to elevate the weak works.
So if that film (and the original version) gave someone even a slight glimpse into what life was like during those tumultuous years, it was not created in vain.
So I don't regret having bought this film, with all its imperfections.
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Victor,
If it's not to personal, did you grow up in Mother Russia or move to the US when you were young...the film does depict a very important part of Russia's history and it's easy to see why it would move one...I feel this way when I watch films depicting the American Civil War, especially the movies Gettysburg and Gods and Generals...the courage, suffering and fortitude of our ancestors is truly awesome and inspiring...people were willing to die for their beliefs.
Larry
I moved to the US in 1979, when I was 29. Does that make me young then? :-)
Since we were both born in 50' I think we'd both agree 29 is young.
Larry
But don't tell Patrick - he is our resident old goat - I think he is full several months older!
Good post. I freely admit to the imperfections of both the film and the mini-series. And yes, the story does give one a sense of the tumult in Russia during and following the Revolution. And that train trip has always impressed me in both versions, impressed me as top the awesome sheer size of the country.
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