Review of O (2001) by Wes H — 04 Dec 2007

The best updated Shakespeare film that's out there!

This review of O (2001) was written by Wes H on 04 Dec 2007.

O has generally received mixed reviews.

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By George I (269) on 23 Feb 2011

Well casted, powerfully acted, and well directed…

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By Jessica H (1,882) on 01 Sep 2012

Perfect movie. I loved reading othello and I think this is a great adaptation…

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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 Enrica C (185) on 02 Jul 2010

A pointless, slow, predictable and boring movie â?? just Hartnett & Stiles were in it, so I wanted to watch it…

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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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By Jennifer T (990) on 14 Dec 2012

Three cheers for the worst shakespeare rendition ever…

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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 Brendon V (18) on 03 May 2012

Mildly good portrail of the book from Shakespeare Othello…

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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 Dave L (798) on 11 Oct 2010

A sometimes powerful, modernized version of Shakespeare's Othello. Josh Harnett plays a sadistic, evil Hugo…

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