Silver Linings Playbook & Anna Karenina- Page 2

[Miranda3]

Posted: 11/29/12 at 2:45pm

Just a few days ago, I heard an extended NPR interview with Stoppard re his Anna K script. He said that Wright came up with the "theater" idea and called Stoppard to discuss it. The two met re the concept and Stoppard was positive about it, though he said in the interview that he doubted he would have come up with it himself. Stoppard also discussed at some length the importance of the character of Levin in the novel/film.

[wickedfan]

Posted: 11/29/12 at 3:12pm

Kad- I completely agree with you. While the concept for the film worked in the sense that it fit the story and never felt forced, it did keep me from becoming fully invested in the story or even really caring about any of the characters. Knightley, I found, was lovely but couldn't completely break through the divide between the aesthetic and the emotion (not her fault, as I didn't feel anyone had).

[violet72]

Posted: 11/30/12 at 4:31pm

I am going to see Silver Lining tonight. I read the book and really loved it...they guy who wrote it is/was a teacher in our neighboring town and the movie was shot there

Going to see Anna K. probably next Friday...loved the book can't wait to see it