Review of O (2001) by Steven R — 10 Feb 2008

Excellent modern day adaptation of Shakespeare's "Othello". Great performances all around!

This review of O (2001) was written by Steven R on 10 Feb 2008.

O has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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By Cindy I (193) on 30 Apr 2010

A good film I say. Without this movie, we will not understand the Shakespeare version which is Othello. O is I say for outstanding…

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By Megan S (472) on 11 Mar 2011

A downer. but still a good movie a good adaptation of othello…

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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 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 Rae G (23) on 09 Jul 2012

AMAZING!!!!! One of my all time favourites. Highly Recommended…

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By Jiana W (301) on 23 Nov 2011

As a modern update of a Shakespearean play, O does not match its predecessor, Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet in terms of style or creativity…

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By G. Brandon H (245) on 12 May 2011

I definitely liked certain aspects of this film. The performances are mostly good despite the characters aren't completely realized…

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By Noah Abraham G (591) on 06 Apr 2013

As a big fan of Shakespeare's Othello, I was wary about this film…

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