With plenty of charm and genuine romantic spirit, a touch of magical realism, and a shining performance from Blake Lively, “The Age of Adaline” is as compelling a film love story as we’ve seen in theaters in a long time.
Director Joe Wright’s new adaptation of “Anna Karenina” is a triumph, if for no other reason than his dizzying camera work and bold art direction, as well as a powerhouse performance by Keira Knightley, inject vigor and energy into this oft-told classic of Russian literature.