Keira Knightley played Elizabeth Bennett in the movie remake of "Pride and Prejudice "back in 2005, but frankly I'd rather cosy up to David Cameron than watch that drivel again, and "that's "never going to happen. The director, Joe Wright, then returned in 2007 with "Atonement, "again starring Keira Knightley. Now he's back to make us all grind our teeth in irritation as she attempts to play Anna herself. I can only, honest-to-God assume she's sleeping with him, because it's nigh-on impossible to believe she gets these roles through any form of acting talent.
To be fair, even before I started stalking the film online, I could visualise her in the role. As a still photograph, perhaps. Looking at the images, she does look pretty damn perfect. It's not far off how I pictured Anna myself. I can't fault her stylist, make-up artist or any of them - until she opens her mouth or, you know, "breathes", I actually love her for this role.
"For those who don't know the story, Anna Karenina "is a huuuge book by the author of "War ">Karenin, Anna's husband, is played by Jude Law in the movie - a choice that surprised me, but that clicks perfectly into place when I think about it. He's a great actor. Doesn't he look strange in the photo to the above right though - because yes, that "is "Jude Law.
"What surprised me even more is the choice for the role of Vronsky - he's played by Aaron Johnson, otherwise known as Kick-Ass. I haven't seen him in anything else so I can't really comment, but it's a fair change of roles! I'm not "a fan of how they've made him look though - he looks like what would happen if you crossed a highwayman with the Goblin King.
Apparently this particular version of "Anna Karenina "will put more weight on one of the subplots of the novel - the romance between Levin and Kitty. From what I remember, it didn't seem to be particularly relevant in the novel so it will be interesting to see how they've sparked it up a little.
I reckon they'll tweak the message of the novel a little to update it and make it more pro-feminist. Tolstoy intended his work to show Anna as a 'fallen woman' although she eventually comes off as a heroine because he fell in love with his character, so I'm almost positive they'll really pump up the empowerment.
I'm actually really looking forward to this movie and I can't wait to see a trailer. Irrational Hatred of Keira Knightley and Pirate-style Johnson aside, it looks pretty much perfect. Most importantly for me, the tone and style looks excellent, although I suppose Joe Wright has had plenty of experience with period adaptations. Judging by the few photos available, it looks like it will be a wonderful movie.
Read my thoughts on the upcoming movie, "The Great Gatsby."
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