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Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786304156742 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC ISBN: 630415674X Label: Hbo Home Video Manufacturer: Hbo Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Hbo Home Video Release Date: January 13, 1998 Running Time: 135 minutes Sales Rank: 6597 Studio: Hbo Home Video Theatrical Release Date: March 23, 1996
Description: Winner of 3 Golden Globes! Based on the true story of one of the most powerful men in Russian history - and one of the most dangerous. In a time of revolution, he has the power to heal an empire or destroy it.
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Rating: - Alan Rickman is Rasputin!
This is a beautifully depicted film. Yes, it is based on fact, but I am sure than no movie can really accurately described what really went on in the lives of the Romanovs. However, as a movie, its really brilliant. Its utterly mesmerizing, and it really is all thanks to Alan Rickman. He is utter perfection in this. His portrayal of the infamous Rasputin is genius and almost creepy. The likeness is undeniable. This is a dramatic film and I really wish a proper dvd would finally come out.
Rating: - Great Acting~ Poor historical record
The opening titles allege that this movie is based on fact. Well, yes, it is - sort of - but it could only at best be described as a strait-jacketed version, stripped down to the bare bones. No meat on this baby! Good acting, especially from Alan Rickman in the title role but SO MANY real-life characters missing and so many incidents leap-frogged over. The story of the meddlesome monk whose powers to heal the haemophiliac tsarevich disastrously influenced the decision-making of Nicholas and Alexandra is monumental in its tragedy but alas, this version cannot even be accorded the Reader's Digest ... Read More
Rating: - Rasputin
All I want to know is, When will HBO release the DVD???!!! I love this production!
Rating: - Stunning...
Alan Rickman continues to amaze me with the diversity and depth he brings to every role he plays. His Rasputin just leapt out at you, even in moments when he was being serious & contemplative. He so richly deserved all the accolades that were awarded to him for his performance. He played so many facets, there were times you wanted to strangle him, and other times when you felt completely sympathetic to him, and wondered if he truly was a Holy Man who just became a pawn in the power struggle of the time. I also have to give kudos to both Greta Scacchi & Ian McKellen for their performances ... Read More
Rating: - Great Film
This film deservese 5 stars for someone daring to pick up where the 1991 discovery had left off. I see some people criticizing the film and they are entitled that right, but this film was beautifully done. The acting was superb, locations were grand, and the portrayal of life in Russia (such as the authentic Orthodox Priest) was extraordinary. 5 Stars!
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