Review of O (2001) by Steven L — 17 Mar 2007

This is actually a modern take on Shekespeare's Othello.

This review of O (2001) was written by Steven L on 17 Mar 2007.

O has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Waleed A (914) on 19 Jan 2014

Comes across as rather corny, superficial, and unrealistic rather than a noble and clever interpretation of the Shakespeare masterpiece…

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By Drew H (882) on 26 Apr 2018

O is a disappointing film. It is about NBA hopeful Odin James who is the only black student at an elite private school…

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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 T B (58) on 03 Feb 2017

The script doesn't do a great job of translating the tragedy into a believable modern conflict, which could be due to its understated manner…

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By Jennifer T (990) on 14 Dec 2012

Three cheers for the worst shakespeare rendition ever…

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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 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 Chad T (108) on 15 Jun 2010

Way better than the critics gave it credit for and one of Josh Hartnett's better performances…

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By Grace M (166) on 29 Nov 2015

Othello Play vs. Movie Review On a scale from 1-10 I would rate the play version of Othello a 7…

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