FrogGlace In other words,this film is a surreal ride.

Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Keeley Coleman The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

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

Steven Jenkins This Movie was by far the greatest Russian Movie I have ever seen. I have been awake for over 72 hours rewatching the movie over and over in the hopes of finding all the greater meanings. My wife has been watching this movie with me as well and this has really spiced up our relationship. If you are also a true fan i would highly recommend watching this movie in reverse because it causes your view to change about all the characters in the movie. If you are looking for a movie that will make you laugh, Cry, and scream this is the movie for you.(P.s. the Grey Fence in the movie is very cheaply made you can see the metal support beams sticking from the sides)

hte-trasme Iosif Kheifits and Lenfilm did an excellent job filming this adaptation of Anton Chekhov's timeless novella. To start with an intangible, this film does what very few adaptations really do, and seems really to capture the feel of the original story of unachievable love -- and to be as ethereally moving. It does it, at least in part, with honesty, simplicity, and great are and attention to detail (in everything from the composition of even the briefest shots, to the old pre-Revolutionary Russian spelling on every visible sign). That simplicity might be its greatest asset, as the story is allowed to take its time to develop, atmosphere and the communication of the characters's emotions taking precedence over a complicated plot or busy action. Both lead actors deserve a lot of commendation, especially Aleksey Batalov, with just the right amount of expressiveness behind his reserve, and exuding a melancholy and desire that perfectly match the tenor of the piece. In all, with its delicate recreation of Chekhov's tone, rich simplicity, and resistance to the temptation to add beyond its material, I have to think of it as one of the best adaptations I have seen.

ametaphysicalshark "Dama s sobachkoy" or "The Lady With the Dog" is an adaptation of the famous (and rather good) Anton Chekhov short story of the same name. Director Iosif Kheifits approaches the film sensibly by adapting not only the story but also many of the sensibilities and characteristics present in Chekhov's writing.First of all, the pacing: In keeping with Chekhov's short story the pacing is natural in the way one would relate a truly affecting story from their life- slowly but also in a sense relentlessly and without break. Also typical of Chekhov and thankfully not changed in this film version is the lack of a moral 'message' as well as the subtle characterization that depends on highlighting character traits rather than blatantly telling you what sort of character to expect.As a film "Dama s sobachkoy" is definitely impressive with the striking black and white photography by Dmitri Meskhiyev and Andrei Moskvin perfectly accentuating the various moods of the film. There's also a memorable score by Nadezhda Simonyan to add to the film with the main theme being particularly effective.I'm not sure if I see any real flaws in "Dama s sobachkoy" but somehow it doesn't come off as a classic. What it does succeed in is becoming an excellent adaptation of a memorable short story that is pulled off unusually but very well regardless.8/10

biggadada I must have seen this film when it first came out because it seems so long ago now, but it made a great impression on me,especially the theme music and the tune played by the street musician on a clarinet I believe. I am so pleased to have traced the details at last courtesey of the web. I wonder if there is a chance I will ever see it once more.