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 Miriam G (81) on 04 Mar 2011

O is a decent adaptation of Othello set around a high school basketball championship, with a snooze-worthy ending that clearly had little to…

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By Hillary D (258) on 04 May 2012

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By Sally Z (111) on 22 Apr 2011

A great job of modernizing Shakespeare's Othello play…

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By Joseph E (544) on 07 Oct 2010

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By Caz H (231) on 03 Oct 2012

A thoroughly modern adaptation that still keeps to the spirit and themes of the play: a really good balance…

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