Reviews of Lawrence of Arabia 1962
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"Lawrence of Arabia" is a behemoth of a movie. It focusses on the life of Thomas Edward Lawrence and features a stellar performance by Peter O'Toole in what might be the very definition of an epic, larger than life movie.
T.E. Lawrence is a very intriguing and fascinating figur in our more recent history. A great accompaniment to this movie and other research into his life are his diaries. I very much recommened reading these, if you get the chance.…
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Lawrence Of Arabia is one of the greatest epics in film history. Clocking in at nearly four hours, the film recounts the British campaign in the Middle East as seen through the eyes of famed British officer, T.E Lawrence. Lawrence Of Arabia is a stunning picture with a terrific sense of atmosphere. Director David Lean's direction is flawless and everything about this film is epic. The acting, the score, the scenery, everything is grand. T.E Lawrence is brilliantly portrayed by…
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Time flies when you're watching 'Lawrence of Arabia'. A perfect film in every sense, from the stunning visuals to the acting to the story and people themselves. It's hard to believe that T. E. Lawrence was real is times, such are the archetypal qualities of his character. The filmmakers made a fantastic choice in casting Peter O'Toole, proof that a big-name star isn't a necessity in an epic.
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Finally I took the time to see it and wow was it great. There is a lot of movie to get through but if you just have a free day it's completely worth the time. The film looks incredible since they've restored it multiple times. David Lean has impressed me even more than what he did with Bridge On the River Kwai. The only downside to the movie is that it is long and sometimes boring but all of it…
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David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia is based on the life of T.E Lawrence and depicts Lawrence's experiences in Arabia during World War 1, in particular his attacks on Aqaba and Damascus. This is a gripping and psychologically perplexing character study of a uniquely enigmatic individual. However, what makes Lawrence of Arabia one of my favourite pictures is the sheer magical visuals, scenery and cinematography of the film. This is what led Steven Spielberg to call it "A miracle". The stretch…
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30 Countries Challenge // #30 - United Kingdom
(late review but I did watch it in May)Phew. What a way to end this month. Pretty much the film the word 'epic' was created for. Everything about Lawrence of Arabia is so grand and vast I don't think words on a screen can do it justice. I think the only thing I can really hold against it is that I felt physically and emotionally drained by the time it finally finished. Hell of an experience though.
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This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
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Good acting with nice scenery and a good script. Pretty long.
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A lot of military movies are not able to balance the boring side of it and the exciting side of it. These movies either end up as very procedural films, or the end up as mediocre action movies. However, Lawrence of Arabia perfectly balances the procedural side and the exciting side. Lawrence is probably the most interesting character I have ever watched in my life. The cinematography is the best I have ever seen--it beats all the Kubrick films I…
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"Well, it is recognized that you have a funny sense of fun"
Lawrence of Arabia is a truly groundbreaking work of art, that holds up to this very day, 51 years after its release. It's perfect in every sense of the word, from the downright gorgeous cinematography, to the superb performance from Peter O'Toole. Don't be scared by the 4 hour runtime, I urge everyone to watch this benchmark in filmmaking.
The story is grand, and epic as it chronicles…
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Stunning scenery, and some great performances by a number of actors, including Peter O'Toole, who I'm not usually overly fond of. A couple of more viewings will more than likely knock this up to top marks. Excellent Bluray restoration.