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 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 Joseph E (544) on 07 Oct 2010

I just felt this film was amazing and I just think you all should watch it…

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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 Alex M (2,014) on 07 Dec 2011

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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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By Jen M (690) on 02 Mar 2012

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Basil Iftikhar Othello movie reaction Othello, the movie and the play, are both well known and have been seen/read by many…

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Isabel Stallings The Kinkaid School English 10-D December 3, 2015 Othello Movie Review When I watched the movie O, it helped better my understanding…

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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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