“A complex movie about a complex man.”

“Who knows what the reality was, but the dialogue was amazing. What is love? What draws two people together and keeps them in that kind of push and pull relationship? Some of the characters are a little too black and white. Masha represents the new emerging woman.”

“Annoying music.”

“Beautiful close ups and great acting. A beautiful love story.”

“This film was a dream come true for me. An historical moment that was so thoroughly character driven and what extraordinary performances on all fronts, subtle, intelligent and true.”

“It seemed to be a moment in the scope of a lifetime captured in a parenthesis. Filling in the details prior to the discussion was very good and necessary for those of us who are not Tolstoyians.”

“Screenplay embarrassing, but interesting subject.”

“Fascinating insight the behind the scenes life of an icon. What a pleasure to see the sexuality of a mature couple for a change. Did Vladimir and Masha stay together? I’m a hopeless romantic!”

“A stunning production. Excellent in all respects.”

“Plummer and Mirren are nicely counterbalanced by McAvoy and Condon, and hope they can learn from these masters.”

“Wonderful to look at, and a treat to see actors the stature of Plummer and Mirren take over a screen like they own it. They do.”

A terrific story of love, politics, fame and fortune all mixed in with idealism, practicality, Russian paparazzi and just enough history to give it relevance. Throw in two-world class performances by Plummer and Helen Mirren and it’s stand by for award’s time.”