Review of O (2001) by Lucie M — 22 Sep 2007

Very good film for anyone who is studying Shakespeare's 'Othello'.

This review of O (2001) was written by Lucie M on 22 Sep 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 Leah E (19) on 14 Aug 2013

The story is about Odin James/Othello played by Mekhi Phifer who is the star basketball player of their school team Hawks…

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By George I (269) on 23 Feb 2011

Well casted, powerfully acted, and well directed…

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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 Cindy I (193) on 30 Apr 2010

A good film I say. Without this movie, we will not understand the Shakespeare version which is Othello. O is I say for outstanding…

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By Noah Abraham G (591) on 06 Apr 2013

As a big fan of Shakespeare's Othello, I was wary about this film…

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By Miriam G (81) on 04 Mar 2011

O is a decent adaptation of Othello set around a high school basketball championship, with a snooze-worthy ending that clearly had little to…

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By Scott A (1,031) on 30 Aug 2012

Great cast and the end is pretty amazing…

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By Kelly K (668) on 12 Jul 2014

A tragic love story, possibly worse than Romeo and Juliet. I found Mekhi Phifer very believable and convincing in this role…

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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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