In an all-British cast, Matthew Macfadyen stands out as Anna’s randy, insouciant brother Oblonsky, while Jude Law pleasingly reins himself in as her husband Karenin – a dull, virtuous public man.

On a visit to Moscow to visit her womanising - though loveable - older brother Oblonsky (a welcome return to screens for Matthew Macfadyen), Anna catches the eye of spoken-for officer Count Vronsky (Aaron Johnson).
Heavily flawed and unapologetically indulgent, strong performances from its all-star cast (Macfadyen, Law and the ever-impressive Domhnall Gleeson all on good form) and several sumptuous set-pieces just about set Wright's Anna Karenina aside from the madding crowd of bland costume romps.

Called to Moscow by her errant brother Oblonsky (a terrific performance by Matthew Macfadyen, offering genial comedy to the role), whose philandering ways have final caused havoc to his marriage to Dolly (Kelly Macdonald), and he hopes Anna can try and ease the problems between them

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Matthew Macfayden stands out, however, since Stiva is one of the few characters who’s consistently having fun, and he consequently has a lot of fun in the role, chewing scenery with aplomb.

... while Matthew Macfadyen is well cast as Oblonsky.

Matthew Macfadyen is a hoot as the impenitent Oblonsky.

... and then Matthew Macfadyen gives this fantastically exhuberant performance as Anna's brother.
Matthew Macfadyen is particularly enjoyable.

Successes are a bombastic Matthew Macfadyen as Anna's roguish brother Oblonsky (Wright ensures P&P fans come away happy, with a number of affectionate scenes between Knightley and Macfadyen) and Kelly Macdonald as his long-suffering wife Dolly.

... but stand out mentions must go to Matthew Macfayden, who adds some much needed levity.

Anna Karenina is filled with memorable performances with Matthew Macfadyen outstanding as Oblonsky, who careers through life without a care for the hurt his actions cause.