Review of O (2001) by Mahesh M — 04 Nov 2007

Tim blake nelson is an awesome director, but i'm sick of people trying to "re-invent" shakespeare for a new generation.

This review of O (2001) was written by Mahesh M on 04 Nov 2007.

O has generally received mixed reviews.

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