Lawrence of Arabia (re-release)

Name: Lawrence of Arabia (re-release)
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, War
Released: September 20, 2002
Duration: 216 min
Rating: 100
Cast: Peter O'Toole

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Lawrence Of Arabia

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: September 20, 2002

Starring: Peter O'Toole

Summary: 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.

Director: David Lean

Genre(s): Adventure, Biography, Drama, War

Rating: Approved

Runtime: 216 min

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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. Read full review

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Boston Globe - Janice Page

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

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TV Guide Magazine - 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. Read full review

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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. Read full review

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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. Read full review

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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. Read full review

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LarsenOnFilm - Josh Larsen

The movie manages both senses of scale—the intimate and the expansive—with equal majesty, merging them into something moving, mesmerizing, and poetic, in a way only Lean movies could really manage. Read full review

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SteveT.

Jul 21, 2007

The greatest movie ever made.

1 of 1 users found this helpful

Dan

Jan 26, 2009

Cinematic perfection, no less.

14 of 17 users found this helpful

txrangersfan72

Feb 19, 2012

Epic filmmaking perfection. Such a story filmed at this grand scale demands respect, especially in the early 60s. The scope of Lawrence of Arabia is matched or exceeded only by the likes of Cleopatra, Gone with the Wind and Spartacus. Peter O'Toole's flawless, emotional portrayal of T.E.Epic filmmaking perfection. Such a story filmed at this grand scale demands respect, especially in the early 60s. The scope of Lawrence of Arabia is matched or exceeded only by the likes of Cleopatra, Gone with the Wind and Spartacus. Peter O'Toole's flawless, emotional portrayal of T.E. Lawrence, and in his first major role on film, is awe-inspiring. Independent of historical flaws and tremendous length, Lawrence of Arabia is what the art of filmmaking is all about.… Expand

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kevway

Feb 16, 2013

While I am not surprised that a few movie buffs demur over the length and depth of Lawrence of Arabia, for example, those who find Enter the Dragon or Rambo the epitome of high art. Those of us who adore it are not part of some mindless herd on stampede, there's been plenty of time for ourWhile I am not surprised that a few movie buffs demur over the length and depth of Lawrence of Arabia, for example, those who find Enter the Dragon or Rambo the epitome of high art. Those of us who adore it are not part of some mindless herd on stampede, there's been plenty of time for our opinions to change. I saw the movie 50 years ago, and I was enthralled by intermission. It has never been anything less than my favorite film for half a century. The American Film Institute has well respected movie ratings. No other film can approach this: AFI Best All-Time performance by an actor (Peter O'Toole). Best all-time cinematography, ever. Fifth greatest film all-time. Best Epic, All-Time. Third greatest All-time Music Score. Yes, the second half has a few slow parts; all the better to absorb this peerless work of art.… Expand

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jusy

Jan 19, 2007

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.

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AkashVijay

Jan 22, 2015

It is a bit too long and the pacing goes off in the middle of the 2nd Act but the film holds together because of its exception screenplay that's filled with thought provoking ideas. A must-watch.

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financialwar

Jan 20, 2017

three hours and 40 minutes of boredom. Do don't trust general review. these people are sheeps.

action scene are fake as ****, the blood is fake as, acting is fake, everything is fake.

0 of 5 users found this helpful05

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