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Title: Outshines the Original
Review: It isn't often that a remake outshines the original, but in this case, I think acorn media has done just that. I have always loved the classic Doctor Zhivago. My mother actually named me after Lara. As much as I loved the original, Keira Knightly and Hans Matheson give the characters a whole dimension. Their tormented romance is heart wrenching at times and romantic and uplifting at others. They share a passion so strong, you can't even blame Zhivago for succumbing to it despite the fact that he is a married man. They are both artists and serve as each others muses as well as lovers. The scenery and costumes also add to the realism of this mini series. They set the scene of a war torn Russia that makes you feel like you stepped through time to witness the events first hand. If you are sitting down to watch this show for the first time, make sure you have a box of tissues handy, because you are going to need it.
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