Review of O (2001) by Katie L — 11 Oct 2007

Man remember when it was all the rage to update Shakespeare? Yeah, thank god we got over that.

This review of O (2001) was written by Katie L on 11 Oct 2007.

O has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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By T B (58) on 03 Feb 2017

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By Drew H (882) on 26 Apr 2018

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By Michael M (3,845) on 04 Dec 2015

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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 Maggie B (103) on 14 Feb 2010

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By Dave L (798) on 11 Oct 2010

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