Review of O (2001) by Alex M — 07 Dec 2011

An excellent modernized retelling of Othello.

This review of O (2001) was written by Alex M on 07 Dec 2011.

O has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Drew H (882) on 26 Apr 2018

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By John S (2,711) on 08 Jul 2010

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By Jen M (690) on 02 Mar 2012

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By Maggie B (103) on 14 Feb 2010

I'm usually on the fence when it comes to updating Shakespeare…

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By Leah E (19) on 14 Aug 2013

The story is about Odin James/Othello played by Mekhi Phifer who is the star basketball player of their school team Hawks…

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By Girl-Melody L (136) on 16 Aug 2010

This movie was okay... People were pissing me off left and right…

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By Ursula M (16) on 22 Jul 2012

I haven't seen this movie in such a long time but It's really good. All the actors in this movie are superb…

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By Waleed A (914) on 19 Jan 2014

Comes across as rather corny, superficial, and unrealistic rather than a noble and clever interpretation of the Shakespeare masterpiece…

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By Noah Abraham G (591) on 06 Apr 2013

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