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Lawrence of Arabia (re-release)

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Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) reviews
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9.0 User Score:

Movie Info

Genre(s): War

Written by: Robert Bolt
Michael Wilson
T.E. Lawrence (writings)

Directed by: David Lean

Release Date:
Theatrical: September 20, 2002
DVD: April 3, 2001

Running Time: 222 minutes, Color

Origin: UK

Summary

RATING: PG

Starring Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Omar Sharif, José Ferrer, Anthony Quayle, and Claude Rains

The 40th anniversary re-release of David Lean's 1962 masterpiece, starring Peter O'Toole in one of the most electrifying debuts in film history.

What The Critics Said

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100

Christian Science Monitor David Sterritt

In short, they don't make 'em like this one anymore. Viewing it is like taking a time machine to a movie age that was more naive than our own in some ways, more sophisticated and ambitious in others.

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100

Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

What a bold, mad act of genius it was, to make Lawrence of Arabia, or even think that it could be made.

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100

Chicago Tribune Michael Wilmington

It's perhaps only because it can't be seen in its full glory on television that "Lawrence" isn't ranked more highly on some recent all-time "best film" lists. But it belongs near the very top. It's an astonishing, unrepeatable epic.

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100

ReelViews James Berardinelli

Riveting from beginning to end, featuring stellar performances, amazing cinematography, and a story without a trace of fat, the film does everything an epic is supposed to do - and more.

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100

TV Guide Staff [not credited]

David Lean's splendid biography of the enigmatic T.E. Lawrence paints a complex portrait of the desert-loving Englishman who united Arab tribes in battle against the Ottoman Turks during WWI.

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100

New Times (L.A.) Andy Klein

Released in 1962, it was pretty clearly the most intelligent spectacular within living memory. On its 40th anniversary, it's even better.

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100

Boston Globe Janice Page

Lawrence is back on the big screen, and it simply demands to be seen. Yes, again.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 33 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

massimo b gave it a2:
Ok, some visually stunning scene, but it was the landscape, the story meant nothing the acting was stiff, maybe I'm an idiot, too long , too melodramatic, I can't imagine this to be a great film, don't believe the hype, try watching it more than once, you can't or you're deluding yourself.

Dan gave it a10:
Cinematic perfection, no less.

Tina W. gave it a10:
This movie does not just deserve a mere 100, it deserves a 101! This is the most intelligent film that the Creator has ever put on this planet.

Adam D. gave it a10:
One of the best movies ever made. Peter O'Toole's performance is a masterpiece.

Steve T. gave it a10:
The greatest movie ever made.

jusy gave it a10:
A masterpiece that touches the soul--this movie is brilliant in every way. I think it is the best movie ever made, with haunting photography and incredible performances, especially by O'Toole and Sharif. It is an experience, especially on the wide screen.

Joseph H. gave it a10:
Perhaps at time overly grand in spectacular-ism and edited to feature the cinematography, it is probably the most memorable film over my 77 years. The history lesson should be used in classrooms and political training for all governmental agencies. To defy the creed of killing and tribalism without cultural cleansing will perpetuate wars forever. The military industrial complex was exposed by one of our most forgotten presidents.

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