Directed by:
David LeanCinematography:
Freddie YoungComposer:
Maurice JarreCast:
Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Omar Sharif, José Ferrer, Anthony Quayle, Claude Rains, Arthur Kennedy, Donald Wolfit, I.S. Johar (more)VOD (3)
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Sweeping epic about the real life adventures of T.E. Lawrence, a British major who unified Arab tribes and led them in the fight for independence from the Ottoman Turks in the 1920s. (official distributor synopsis)
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Lawrence blows out a burning match... and there you have it. Brilliant editing to match that of Kubrick's 2001 is followed by easily the best thing I've ever seen. In fifty years, no film has surpassed Lawrence of Arabia. And none will. The direction, the cinematography, the music, the actors, the whole atmosphere that splashes from this gem to all sides of the world, the scenes with the crossing of the An Nafud desert, the rescue of Gasim, the destruction of the train, the ship "sailing" through the desert... This is how biographies are made, this is how epics are made, and this is how gems are made.__P.S. Today, on July 4, 2012, I finally got to see Lawrence on the big screen. Thank you, Carlsbad Festival.
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Sir David Lean redefined the term "epic" with Lawrence of Arabia, a monumental opus that remains a timeless masterpiece. The film encompasses everything from grand battle scenes to profound political and philosophical themes. The character of T. E. Lawrence is intricately detailed, supported by a cast of incredible characters. Despite its nearly 4-hour runtime, I wasn't bored for a second — the story flows seamlessly, with no filler. Leaving the theater, I overheard three older ladies saying it was good but could use some trimming — I strongly disagree. I wouldn't cut a single minute from the final version; everything has its place, making the film perfect as it is. From start to finish, it's a clear vision flawlessly executed. It's a shame they don't make films like this anymore.
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Four hours of breathtaking shots of the desert are more than I can currently bear. It's pointless to beat around the bush, David Lean directs very deliberately and drawn-out, not to mention the editor. Beautiful images accompanied by solid music are not everything. For some an icon, for others a hard-to-pass borefest. And let's face it, I'm in the latter group.
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A great film as crystal clear and breathtaking as the Arabian deserts are endless and dry. The runtime may seem excessive, and the last half hour devoted mostly to political speeches puts the viewer's patience to a test, but hand on heart, it couldn't have been made better. The truly excellent direction of Lean, unique setting, perfect cinematography and the music!...You just have to experience it. Plus Peter O'Toole in the role of his life, into which he imprinted such a measure of his personality and talent that it gave me chills at the end. The DVD format and the Czech dubbing probably took a lot of the shine off it, but on the big screen and with a proper sound system it must be awesome. 95%
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I don't know what I expected from this movie, but I guess I didn't get it. I wasn't blown away by it, nor was I impressed; it just surprised me that it's much more focused on the human aspect than on the epicness of the film itself, although that's also present, of course. Peter O'Toole is excellent, and Claude Rains pleased me, but it just didn't knock my socks off. A big film like Ben-Hur got to me much more.
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