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I saw this movie for one reason, and one reason only: Viggo Mortensen, who was as brilliant as he always is. I didn't know what to expect, as in general, I really don't enjoy war movies. I have to say I was REALLY impressed with this movie. The acting was for the most part superb. Denzel was great, though I do have to say that at times I found that he lacked the authority that someone in his position should really have acquired by this point in their career. Gene Hackman gave a great and very believable performance, as well, and to be honest, though I was mostly in favor with Denzel's character I couldn't really decide at points which had the smarter motive, because you really don't know what is going on in the rest of the world.

When this movie first came out, I was semi-interested in it, not enough to go and see it in the theatre, as this is not the kind of movie that I am usually a fan of. When it was aired on TV, I decided I would give it a try, and I have to say that for the most part, it was quite an enjoyable movie. The most appealing part of this movie, I have to say, was without a doubt, Viggo Mortensen. I have seen him in several movies, and he never fails to steal every scene he is in. He has a magnetic, enigmatic presence on screen. The fight scene between himself and Demi Moore, I have to say, was really well-done, and I do have to say, that although I am a HUGE fan of Viggo, he deserved that. Demi Moore was also pretty good in this movie. I am not really a fan of Demi, but I do have to say it is incredibley refreshing to see a movie with a woman who can prove that she is strong and capable, without resorting the typical cliched lines that the 'tough' women always use in most movies, which I find absolutely repulsive and nauseating.

To be honest, I have not read this book. I have heard that it was a classic and all those other things that people say about his book, but really had no idea what the story is about. Actually, the main reason that I watched this movie, was that Sean Bean was in it(I had previously seen him in Lord of the Rings, and really enjoyed him). I was surprised to find this story so engaging. I thought that he was amazing in this movie, very charming. He just has this intangible quality that always has me rooting for him.

This is the first movie that I have ever seen Sophie Marceau in(playing Anna Karenina) and I found that she portrays Anna with a delicate grace, that makes you understand Vronsky's(Bean) dogged pursuit of her.

True, I have to say that I found the end a little disappointing, and heart-wrenching. Sean Bean shines at the end of the movie, I think he really shows well just how much Vronsky finally realizes he has lost.