Review of O (2001) by Heather H — 11 Jul 2007

A pretty decent modern take on Shakespeare's Othello.

This review of O (2001) was written by Heather H on 11 Jul 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 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 George I (269) on 23 Feb 2011

Well casted, powerfully acted, and well directed…

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By Leona C (3) on 02 Dec 2015

The movie O is a great adaptation of shakespeare's play Othello…

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By Jen M (690) on 02 Mar 2012

Not the worst retelling of Othello…

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By Hillary D (258) on 04 May 2012

I don't think Othello should be made with teens killing each other…

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By Aaron L (423) on 21 Apr 2010

O is a very twisted sick movie based on Shakespeare's Othello…

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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 18 Oct 2010

I saw O in theaters upon it's long-delayed release, and own the DVD…

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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 Mandy V (53) on 23 Sep 2010

O', a modern day Othello, brings Shakespeare's turbulent and tragic tale to the most unlikely of places; a prep boarding school…

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