Review of O (2001) by Carling R — 06 Mar 2008

An interesting take on the original Shakespeare play, but that doesn't make it good.

This review of O (2001) was written by Carling R on 06 Mar 2008.

O has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Drew H (882) on 26 Apr 2018

O is a disappointing film. It is about NBA hopeful Odin James who is the only black student at an elite private school…

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By Daniel W (1,325) on 19 Jan 2011

Further proof of the timelessness of Shakespeare - one of the best modern film adaptations I've seen - a great retelling of a great tragedy,…

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By Deb S (742) on 05 Feb 2011

The film takes place in an elite private school where Mehki Phifer portrays Odin James, the only African American student at the school and…

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By Hillary D (258) on 04 May 2012

I don't think Othello should be made with teens killing each other…

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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 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 Kane L (123) on 28 Jul 2013

Removing an irrelevant context to create a film enjoyable for recent generations, O stands as comfortably tall as any appropriated shakespeare…

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By Heidi S (163) on 20 Jul 2011

I watched this movie yesterday and I hated it…

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By Joseph E (544) on 07 Oct 2010

I just felt this film was amazing and I just think you all should watch it…

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By Kelly K (668) on 12 Jul 2014

A tragic love story, possibly worse than Romeo and Juliet. I found Mekhi Phifer very believable and convincing in this role…

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