Review of The Sheik (1921) by David L — 13 Aug 2015

Even the Alloy Orchestra can't save this film from being a historical footnote.

This review of The Sheik (1921) was written by David L on 13 Aug 2015.

The Sheik has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Evan H (764) on 08 Dec 2011

This is a true classic because of Rudolph Valentino. It's a love story set in a desert. What's there not to love…

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By Clare W (94) on 27 Jul 2007

This movie started my obsession with silent films - and with Rudolph Valentino, the first silver screen sex symbol…

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By Matt M (2,511) on 26 Dec 2013

The romantic adventures of Sheik Ahmed, who is bewitched by a British aristocrat and hopes to make her his concubine by keeping her locked…

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By Shadow L (213) on 01 Dec 2006

One of the best Valentino films…

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By Kat A (86) on 14 Jun 2007

Valentino is soooo hot...every time I watch this movie (and I have seen it many, many times) it makes me want to get abducted by a sexy sheik…

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By Ken Hanke (2,234) for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (2,247) on 03 Sep 2004

Landmark film that was never all that hot with a solution so jaw-droppingly racist that it's hard to believe…

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By Christine S (283) on 17 Jan 2008

Rudolph Valentino! What more can I say? This movie has a lot of archaic ideas, and feels very goofy. But fun and escapist anyway…

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 13 Apr 2004

It's one of those films that should be seen by film buffs and those interested in films as history…

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By Olivier G (59) on 03 May 2008

No matter how long Rudy has been gone, The Sheik and Son of the Sheik still make him one of the hottest actors in hollywood…

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By Tine B (7) on 13 Dec 2007

His hand is so large for an Arab. Interessant als tijdsdocument zullen we maar zeggen. De cinematografie en score zijn daarentegen niet onaangenaam…

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