Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Reviews

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Starring:
Peter O'TooleAlec Guinness, (more)
Director(s):
David Lean
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
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Charles F.

Lawrence of Arabia is an excellent movie. It is stunning in every aspect of movie making. However, it is important to remember that it is not completely factual. Even a cursory reading of the main ...
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Lawrence of Arabia is an excellent movie. It is stunning in every aspect of movie making. However, it is important to remember that it is not completely factual. Even a cursory reading of the main character's biography will reveal that the story has been changed in many ways in order to suit the medium. So enjoy the movie, but remember that it is just a movie.
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Tom G. R.

If I don't give this movie the full sweep of stars I blame myself. In the era of instant gratification subtleties are hard to pick up on and this movie requires full attention and thinking. It's an exellent epic drama and plenty of adventure and action too.

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David P.

One of my all-time favorites.

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Kay P.

Beware, I don't know what the bonus disk is. It may be part 2 or who knows what. I rented the main disk and it was just Part 1 of the film. If you are looking for after the intermission, this may ...
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Beware, I don't know what the bonus disk is. It may be part 2 or who knows what. I rented the main disk and it was just Part 1 of the film. If you are looking for after the intermission, this may be it. The film itself is great. Wadi Rum is a beautiful place.
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Randy S.

Great historical perspective as to why they still don't really trust us in the Middle East. I suggest probably trying to read a book about the real story behind the movie to better understand the ...
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Great historical perspective as to why they still don't really trust us in the Middle East. I suggest probably trying to read a book about the real story behind the movie to better understand the dark twist that happens towards the end of the movie. I plan to do so. Definitely ranks as a must-see classic, but "Die Hard and Terminator" fans should be forewarned if they're looking for an "action" movie. It requires patience (& appreciation for British actors) for the story line to develop.
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Alex A.

This is one of the greatest movies ever made. Acting is absolutely awesome and directing is genius. This movie will take you on an unforgettable journey. This picture will grip your soul and not let ...
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This is one of the greatest movies ever made. Acting is absolutely awesome and directing is genius. This movie will take you on an unforgettable journey. This picture will grip your soul and not let go of it till the end.
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Sheila B.

I'll admit, this is tough to watch on TV. It is totally tailored for the big screen. It is an epic that was designed to be one. One of the greatest achievments in cinema, it is a blueprint for ...
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I'll admit, this is tough to watch on TV. It is totally tailored for the big screen. It is an epic that was designed to be one. One of the greatest achievments in cinema, it is a blueprint for film students all over the world for how to use a big and wide screen and how to tell a story. Probably the best bio-epic ever done. If you ever get the chance to see it in a theater, do so. They truly do not make them like that anymore (intermission included).
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Greg T.

We expected to see an epic story. This movie was mindnumbingly boring. The nap was refreshing!

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Scott C.

This classic movie is classically boring. Doesn't translate well at all.

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Deepak K.

This must be a generational thing. One of the biggest disappointments. I don't what the fuss is about Peter O' Toole's acting.

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