Review of Lawrence of Arabia (1962) by Kevin N — 23 Jul 2010
"Nothing is written". An otherworldly experience, a divine and detailed character study and one of the most beautiful looking films of all time. Newcomer Peter O'Toole steps up to a make-or-break role and embodies it with perfect parts grace and violence.
Behind him stands an elite team of the UK's finest professionals, highlighted by Alec Guinness, and even as O'Toole is making biographical history there is always a feeling of togetherness, that these actors are all parts of a full-blooded whole.
But some of the greatest scenes in the movie contain little or no human acting at all; lush sunsets, barren deserts and breathtaking expanses are photographed exquisitely by Lean and his cinematographer Freddie Young.
The result- picturesque cinema the likes of which have only been reached by one or two other directors to date. The careful unraveling of this seemingly impenetrable person is finalized when we realize that he has fallen victim to his own philosophy, that man is capable of anything- for better or for worse.
This review of Lawrence of Arabia (1962) was written by Kevin N on 23 Jul 2010.
Lawrence of Arabia has generally received very positive reviews.
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