Review of O (2001) by Fred W — 06 Nov 2007

I loved Othello and I loved this newer version.

This review of O (2001) was written by Fred W on 06 Nov 2007.

O has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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 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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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 Wahida K (516) on 15 Dec 2009

Nothing comes between two people's love, like one person's jealously…

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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 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 Brendon V (18) on 03 May 2012

Mildly good portrail of the book from Shakespeare Othello…

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By Jen M (690) on 02 Mar 2012

Not the worst retelling of Othello…

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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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