Review of O (2001) by Ryan L — 10 Jan 2008

Othello doesn't translate very well into present day, not exactly.

This review of O (2001) was written by Ryan L on 10 Jan 2008.

O has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Nadine B (166) on 23 Jul 2010

Well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch...............its got a good cast of actors/actressess…

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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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Othello Play vs. Movie Review On a scale from 1-10 I would rate the play version of Othello a 7…

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By Jennifer T (990) on 14 Dec 2012

Three cheers for the worst shakespeare rendition ever…

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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 Mandy V (53) on 23 Sep 2010

O', a modern day Othello, brings Shakespeare's turbulent and tragic tale to the most unlikely of places; a prep boarding school…

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I watched this movie yesterday and I hated it…

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