Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Yash Wade Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

Edwin The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

Scarlet The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

eziovantaggiato This new version of Doctor Zhivago cannot be considered a remake of David Lean's previous film. You cannot make comparisons: they are both beautiful movies, interpreted and directed very well, with beautiful scenery and music. In this version Campiotti goes more in detail, is more faithful to Pasternak's novel, and at the same time provides a new very original interpretation. It's a moving film, a film about love that prevails over the adversities of destiny.. The performances of Keira Knighteley (Lara), Hans Matheson (Yuri) and Sam Neill (Komarof) are excellent, but the other actors are really good too. The direction is very careful and precise. The ending has been changed to give hope to those who see the film. It is hope in a better future, written by the poet Zhivago, aka Pasternak. It deserves an Oscar.

Desertman84 Doctor Zhivago is a television movie that stars Hans Matheson,Keira Knightley,Sam Neill and Kris Marshall.The teleplay by Andrew Davies is based on the 1957 novel of the same title by Boris Pasternak.It was directed by Giacomo Campiotti. Doctor Zhivago is the story of the young and beautiful Lara,who is involved with three men: a revolutionary, a mogul, and a doctor. Their lives become intertwined with the drama of Russian revolution when Doctor Zhivago is still married when he meets Lara. Their love story is unfolding against the backdrop of revolution which affects the doctor's career, his family, and his romance with Lara.Doctor Zhivago television movie is a better adaptation of Pasternak's novel as compared to the 1965 film.Also,it was electrifying in its presentation of the ardor of guilt, betrayal, and love.And most of all,it has a first-rate script and vital direction.And most of all,special mention should be given to Keira Knightley for her performance as Lara.

stoyan_bg89 This is my favorite movie. Believe me I have read the book and I am telling you that this version of the film is better than the book because it is more dynamic and has some additional very good scenes that contribute to the whole effect the movie has when watched. The leading actors are actually perfect. I am a huge fan of Hans Matheson and Keira knightly. I have watched most of Keira's movies and I can honestly say that this is her best. It is the most dramatic story I have ever heard of because the story develops in the background of the bolshevik revolution in Russia and tells about the controversial fates of two people who in spite of the fact that have families and kids fell in love with each other.Their love is thwarted by the social hardship of the time and by their responsibilities to family and country but lives through it all and survives.

aussiebrisguy I'm not sure why Doctor Zhivago was remade as the David Lean film was quite brilliant. I do think the mini-series had its moments but it will always sadly be compared with the earlier film with the most beautiful Julie Christie as Lara and the incredibly dashing Omar Sharif as Zhivago. Who after all can outdo these two I ask myself? This is the battle the leads in the mini-series have to constantly face as everybody wants to see Christie and Sharif rather than their new counterparts. I still enjoyed it all but not nearly as much as if the earlier film had not been made. Pasternak's story remains powerfully strong and deeply moving. Sometimes I think remakes are made because creative forces are not imaginative enough to find new projects to work on. It would seem this was the case with this good remake.