Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Epic rumination on a flamboyant and controversial British military figure and his conflicted loyalties during wartime service.(imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: David Lean
Written By: Michael Wilson, Robert Bolt, T.E. Lawrence
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Arthur Kennedy, Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Jack Hawkins, Claude Rains, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quayle, Donald Wolfit, George Plimpton, Jack Gwillim, Peter Burton
Genres: Drama, Adventure, War, History, Biography
Country: UK
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doctor7 | 98 99th |
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The sheer massive scale of this film is astounding. During the entire three and a half hours I was positively captivated, not a single second is boring. Every single shot is sheer cinematic perfection. O'Toole gives an iconic performance and captures the dynamic of Lawrence of Arabia. A must see.
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KlausGlenski | 100 99th |
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The wonderful cinematography of the desert, the excellent acting of O'Toole and Sharif in particular and the whole cast in general, the powerful score and the slow but tension-loaded pace turn this one into a masterpiece. If you can find a cinema which shows Lawrence you won't be bored for a second while watching this one for almost four hours. You will be stunned by the pictures and by the intensity of O'Toole's eyes while Lawrence's rises and falls.
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PeaceAnarchy | 99 99th |
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The acting is uniformly excellent and the story of Lawrence's adventures in the desert is epic. As great as everything else is, however, the beautiful shots are what really make this movie stand out.
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BeeDub | 100 97th |
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Still a jaw-dropping masterpiece over a half-century later, packed to bursting with stellar writing, directing, acting, and cinematography. We'll never see a movie like this made again (if only for the complete lack of female speaking parts).
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Sockman | 97 98th |
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It's impressive enough that the filmmakers managed to carve a deep story about personal and cultural identity into a historical drama, but perhaps more impressive is the fantastic cinematography (mostly in a desert, no less), the epic battle sequences, and the wonderful performances, particularly the brilliant dynamic between Peter O'Toole and Omar Sharif. This film is simply larger than life on every conceivable level and must be viewed on the big screen to appreciate its true visual splendor.
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MartinTeller | 92 96th |
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A ripping good yarn, full of action and drama and pathos. Great characters, great conflicts, great dialogue, and shot after luscious shot of gorgeous desert vistas. And it really clips along for a nearly 4-hour film.
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eveelun | 94 99th |
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An incredible film. So much to rave about - the magnificent visuals, the excellent performances (I think O'Toole's Lawrence is probably the best performance ever), the humor, the characterization, the action sequences - this is a film worthy of awe. If you can, see it on the big screen, this is a film that is larger than life and deserves to be seen on a large scale.
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Farzan | 95 96th |
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Peter O'Toole in his debut picture, and easily his best performance. His performance as well as the film's large and massive scale are impossible to resist. David Lean does nothing but amazing things. This film is the pinnacle of epic films, if you want epic, you got it right here in Lawrence of Arabia. The battles are massive and so well coordinated, the chemistry between T.E Lawrence and the arabs is so extremely well done, everything about this picture is nearly perfect. A Masterpiece.
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Shmendrek | 6 99th |
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An epic in every sense of the word. I have no substantial criticism to offer; my only reaction is a childlike sense of wonder and amazement. This is why I love movies.
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Valenzetti | 90 88th |
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It's marvelously crafted, often jaw-droppingly gorgeous, and surprisingly ambiguous. I went in expecting a traditional character study, thinking the "WHO ARE YOU?" moment at the Suez Canal indicated that this was indeed the case, and was then shocked at how ambiguous and atmospheric it is. Lawrence is such an opaque character that the smallest details leap out in significance, like the indeterminate specks that appear on the horizon in the desert.
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Magb | 90 85th |
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Quite possibly the most epic movie ever made. I can't place it among my personal favorites, but I don't hesitate to call it one of the most impressive movies ever, in a wide variety of different ways.
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purgatos | 97 98th |
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It is absolutely massive in scope. Not just the length, but all the shots feel big, impressive. The landscapes are filmed gorgeously and Lawrence's story is fascinating. It's a jewel.
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Jeb | 99 95th |
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This isn't just a masterpiece, it's an experience. Perfect on every level.
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somnivore | 98 99th |
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" THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!! OUT-RAGEOUS!@#$ ..... O U T R A G E O U S !@#!@#!@# " -ly good. Various adjectives came to mind during the film, but I think that one is really the most appropriate. After four consecutive hours I wished it could keep right on going. This is one of the most exhilarating film experiences I've had.
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omgfridge | 9 92nd |
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Lean is epic. O'Toole is epic. The score is epic. This film is epic in every sense of the word.
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Obidy | 10 92nd |
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This has to be the strangest epic to emerge from the classic Hollywood era. There are no women with speaking roles, and as such no love interest. Well, human love interest, because it's pretty clear that Lawrence is in love with the desert. It's breathtakingly beautiful, like most David Lean movies, and Peter O'Toole's performance as the title character stands as one of the darkest, strangest, and certainly most fascinating performances in the history of cinema.
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Pickpocket | 9 93rd |
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Introducing....Peter O'Toole. And what an introduction it is. The film is probably the longest I've ever seen (just over 3 and a half hours) but after the first 20 they really fly by. This movie is arguably the most ambitious and epic ever made. There is so much going on in the battle scenes I have to wonder how Lean coordinated it all so perfectly. A must see for everyone.
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| 5 | Sapphire | 100 98th |
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Great, unforgettable classic that's meant to be seen on a big screen in a gorgeous movie palace. Incredible to look at. Peter O'Toole gives one of the greatest male performances EVER. He's so grand, so glorious, so mesmerizing that you can't tear your eyes away. This is the best film that David Lean ever made (& that's saying something).
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Barthalen | 94 99th |
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A true epic in every sense of the word. I was completely surprised and blown away. Beautiful locations, a stirring score and a great cast. Works on every level.
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XakkMaster | 98 98th |
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The acting is unbelievable, the cinematography is unrivaled for its time and (best of all) the film doesn't completely fall victim to the white savior epidemic, though twisting of propaganda certainly would have allowed for it. Lawrence leads the Arabs, but he and the others are well aware of their respective interests and loyalties. A complex, bright, but disturbed individual, Lawrence makes for a curious study; though the multiple wars and political unrest surrounding him are just as engaging.
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clayj41 | 98 99th |
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Peter O'Toole could have retired after this, his first feature performance and still have been considered a legend. While T.E. Lawrence's motives may come under suspicion, his charisma in uniting the Arabs is undeniable. In the end however, he is reminded that the very essence of war is for young men to fight for and pay for the sins of bureaucrats. A true epic.
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Jimmy Suede | 100 99th |
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Now this is simply a great movie. A nuanced character study within a large scope, well-acted, with some very impactful scenes. Sure, it's long, but mesmerizing: the grand motion and battle scenes, stunning desert cinematography set to music, Peter O'Toole's portrayal and those blue eyes. Those eyes...
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| 4 | legstump | 99 99th |
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That 3.5 hours of a white dude strutting about the middle east could comprise one of the 5 greatest films of all time is testament to director David Lean and lead actor Peter O'Toole. It's epic set pieces amaze, as does the desert cinematography, innovative editing and everything else that comprises a motion picture. In fact, just stop reading my incoherent typing and buy the dvd/blu-ray/whatever-can-be-displayed-on-your-picture-screen.
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| 4 | Zang | 100 99th |
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One of the greatest stories ever told, and told beautifully.
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arkadia | 97 97th |
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What a huuuge epic, in a huuuge desert, with characters huuuge enough to fill your heart when they're nothing more than a speck on the horizon. I adore the grandeur of the geography, which gives you the sense, "Hey, all I had to do was watch this movie & my pop culture knowledge of the desert is now complete!" I'm in disbelief: apparently you CAN make a 4-hour movie with no women & no one to root against, as long as you've got one Peter O'Toole and lots of camels.
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Paxton | 88 96th |
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I'll be totally honest, I expected there to be more dunes. What a let down. Just barely misses the Bechdel test.
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juntakinte99 | 100 97th |
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A textbook definition of classic/problematic fave. Modern audiences will find the film cringeworthy due to the lack of Arabic actors & minor attention to international politics. Still, this is Lean doing what he does best: huge set pieces and historical detail. But here he also made a movie that matched O'Toole's performance as Lawrence: an exhibitionist display of adventure and knowledge. It is also nice to see an epic story told using an intermission, instead of continued in a sequel.
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jimmynmu | 96 98th |
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One of the greatest film experiances I've ever had.
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ServantDagon | 96 94th |
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Just beautiful; they don't make 'em like this any more.
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| 3 | easymac742 | 91 94th |
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It takes just as much time as it needs in order to tell its grandiose story. Its crystal clear visuals are a benchmark in classical cinema. And I just love the symbolic "bookends" of the first & last shots.
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Alex Watkins | 4 70th |
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I prefer Lean's other Best Picture winner, but that's no knock against this. All the leads are brilliant, and the epic nature of the tale fully justifies the 3.5 hour runtime. For a film shot almost entirely in barren desert landscapes, the cinematography is hypnotic.
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nandorizzi | 90 94th |
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Visually the film is one of the most beautiful I have seen. Never the desert was so well filmed. Hard talk about him, never talk enough, then watch this movie. A classic, a masterpiece.
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BillyShears | 95 96th |
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50 years late to this party.
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chemtrails | 85 95th |
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Peter O'Toole reportedly aged a whole year between shoots of the same scene. I aged a whole year while watching this
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hellboy76 | 82 95th |
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A true epic but I have to be in a certain mood to watch this. Some of the extended shots of desert with music gets repetitive.
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Lady Moe | 99 97th |
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"Lawrence of Arabia" is an epic in so many ways. The movie is very long, the scope is grandiose, and the use of scale in the movie is absolutely phenomenal. Scaling is what really makes the cinematography pop out in this film. Filming on location must have been hell, but the way the filmmakers captured the sheer size of the desert is just marvelous. Peter O'Toole is fascinating as E.T. Lawrence. The cast is great (though with a few awkward examples brown face), particularly Omar Sharif.
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TheDenizen | 90 95th |
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Stunning epic. An awesome cast (including an incredible debut performance by Peter O'Toole), beautiful desert photography and some huge action scenes with trains derailing, hundreds of horses/camels and extras, etc. They just don't make em like this any more. 3 hours and 40 minutes that flew by.
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yoohoo | 95 97th |
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This is what an epic is supposed to be! Everything about it, from the music (the music!) to the writing to the acting to the dialogue to the characters to the cinematography, THIS film does it all perfectly. Every shot could stand alone as beautifully and perfectly frame photo. Every character is fully developed in their own right, with their own goals and traits and ambitions. Yes it's long as shit. But not once was I bored or tempted to pick up my phone and scroll through some feed.
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| 2 | biddy50 | 100 98th |
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One of the very best films of all time. Brilliant acting, directing and cinematography. The genius combination of Peter O'Toole and David Lean can't be beat. A must see film for everyone.
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TheDiceman | 80 95th |
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Excellence.
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Ytadel | 9 98th |
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Divides nicely into a first half that offers near-unparalleled visual and aural cinematic pleasures in the gorgeous cinematography, mind-blowing location shooting, Maurice Jarre's score, and of course O'Toole's piercing blue eyes, and a brainier second half that deconstructs the character of Lawrence in fascinating ways. Peter O'Toole's performance is truly terrific.
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h_double | 96 97th |
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I want to see this on the big screen! Only downside is that now I can't watch Star Wars without thinking about how Lucas' desert footage on Tattooine is so derivative of "Lawrence".
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Space Pope | 95 98th |
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To experience this in a theatre and then remember that I once called a sandwich "epic" makes me weep for the person I used to be
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twincinema | 90 92nd |
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2 hours of its runtime is devoted to people slowly riding through a desert and I couldn't look away.
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TedDedon | 94 92nd |
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Lawrence of Arabia is nearly perfect. Only this movie could be 4 hours long, have little to no action, no love story, and still be one of the most entertaining movies in history. What a remarkable film.
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Anomaly | 92 96th |
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As endless as the desert Lawrence wanders around in, but that's part of the charm. We're given a lot of time to grapple with his inscrutable character, and while by the end we may not have much insight, we have plenty of great experiences. The cinematography is ludicrously good, and the actors only a bit less so. Truly indicative of another era of filmmaking.
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| 2 | 0012 | 100 98th |
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A terrific epic. Beautiful to look at, and thought-provoking in ways that most Hollywood epics are not.
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fleagle | 80 92nd |
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Epic storytelling at its finest. One of the greatest blockbuster movies to come out of Hollywood. Ever.
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Icarus | 95 96th |
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Truly an accomplished piece of work, most notably for its visual sensibilities. The sweeping vistas of the Arabian desert (always accompanied by the stringed compositions of Maurice Jarre) make it look like the desert might actually be an appealing place to visit. One gets a sense of Lawrence's fascination with the place, esp. early in the film. The performance by O'Toole is standout, and Lean's patience in developing the character really raises the film to another level.
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bellamyr | 88 86th |
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Perhaps the last of the epics? Stunning scenery, cinematography and script. Powerful performances and totally impressive on all fronts. A spectacle for all film lovers
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Quicky | 91 96th |
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Truly an epic movie in every regard. Masterful acting from O'Toole and others, a powerful score, incredibly cinematography, a very long yet captivating story,... I'm glad I saw this one at last.
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Vandelay1 | 98 99th |
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Very Great
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| 2 | kav | 100 99th |
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Lean's masterpiece. Magnificent and uncompromising.
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jswinder | 100 99th |
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"Michael George Hartley, this is a nasty, dark little room." The first time we hear O'Toole's voice - Amazing. It's ironic that his introduction was made so royally and triumphantly. The enormity of the landscape explains the majestic romance that exists between Lawrence and the unconquerable dessert. If the film were shot on a lesser scale, it would be difficult to reach this understanding. Inspiring & legendary performance, and probably the greatest film of all time.
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Bmunise | 97 91st |
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Brilliant characterizations, brilliant performances, brilliant cinematography, brilliant locations, brilliant costuming. The only thing cut-rate about this is the inconsistent volume of the music.
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| 2 | LPhovercraft | 100 93rd |
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This is a tremendous accomplishment in every respect. O'Toole is stunning. A definite thinking person's spectacle.
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Bown | 89 91st |
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Saw this for the first time in 70mm and it’s clear that any other way would have been doing it a disservice. “Hannibal Lecter watching Lawrence of Arabia / over breakfast while gnawing on a labia” - a rap lyric I came up with while watching this.
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mwgerb | 83 97th |
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An incredibly epic tale, with O'Toole providing a performance on a masterful level. It manages to be exciting throughout, which is quite an accomplishment for a film well over three hours long. It also boasts outstanding visuals and music. The only real issue I had with it is that the first two scenes, before the flashback, could have provided a stronger opening and a greater connection to the rest of the film.
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billkerwin | 96 96th |
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Always a great film, but now that the American Empire faces challenges in the Muslim world, it looks even better.
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AndreasThau | 90 92nd |
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A mighty and unforgettable film. Even though I saw it in a good quality, I couldn't stop thinking that this is the kind of film you just have to see in the cinema before you die. Also, I think the cast is excellent, as are the performances. 2nd film I see with Anthony Quinn, and he simply makes my day.
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Noblet | 94 97th |
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The desert has never looked prettier. Lawrence himself is such an interesting and complex character. The acting from everyone is top-notch.
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Gnalkhere | 98 99th |
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This is a textbook example of an epic. Lavish views of Jordan pre-independence, expanding historic timeline, the whole set is set to play and lauded by the public. These deserts are making me thirsty
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Hawkins | 99 99th |
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You could live inside this movie.
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anilscn | 35 23rd |
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1) türk dizisi gibi leş uzun. yarı yarıya daha kısa olabilirdi. 2) bir çok saçma sapan sahne var. teğmen, albaya bağırıyor. albay sinirlenmiyor bile. diğer sahnede Türkler düşmanı yakalıyor. ama işkence yapıp bırakıyor. niye bırakıyor? öteki sahnede lawrence araplar için ağlıyor, sırf ülkeleri olsun diye. saçmalık. 3) milliyetçilikle filan uzaktan alakam yok. ancak film hiçbir amacı, alt metini yok. varsa da şudur. arap topraklarını özgürlüğüne biz kavuşturduk. araplar aptal, türkler cani.
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fudgieb | 92 79th |
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I'm not a film critic, but I have a feeling that this is almost a perfect film. You don't even notice how long it is...it just captures you from start to finish.
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x-human | 90 94th |
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O'Toole turns in a magnificent performance in a film I wouldn't call Epic but up close and personal. Much like the desert itself, it seems larger than life but can quickly meet you face to face. The duality of this is well captured in Lawrence's character.
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| 1 | CatScandal | 80 93rd |
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Not so much a wartime epic as a character study of an epic figure. Begins very strongly, with an impressive portrayal by Peter O'Toole, and some amazingly beautiful photography. Offers a very dynamic perspective on the Arab tribes, the British military, and of course Lawrence himself. However, in the second half, the cohesiveness of the story and the comprehensibility of Lawrence's actions begin rather to fall apart. It doesn't ruin the film, but it definitely is an imperfection.
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| 1 | Eli_Cross | 100 88th |
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A towering achivement, the high-point in the careers of both Lean and O'Toole.
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Kavu | 92 97th |
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An epic adventure that would be nothing without O'Toole's brilliant lead role, Lean's skilled directing and Jarre's score.
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Derekstar | 90 85th |
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The entire 4 fucking hours was worthwhile just for that flame to sunset smash cut. Seriously, it's better than the one in 2001: A Space Odyssey, which means it's the best I've ever seen.
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angrypierre | 89 92nd |
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Peter O'Toole's burning blue eyes permeate this epic tale. The most important, and impressive, character though is the desert. Some of the most stunning, beautiful, and yet terrifying images ever put to film.
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Cowman | 90 99th |
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Awesome widescreen desert cinematography. The general epicness is beyond limits. Only one remark; the ending feels rushed compared to the slow sequences in the middle, e.g. the crossing of the Nefud desert (which I thought were the best parts).
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caiman | 87 85th |
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Whenever anyone asks me how I define epic, I cite this movie. It's a breathtaking journey with a very personal core. Beautiful cinematography and perfect music. Just awesome.
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Stain | 100 95th |
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Brilliant. "Nothing is written."
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martryn | 88 90th |
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Classic film. Must see.
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frederic_g54 | 9 90th |
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(2nd viewing) Marked by a rasping, unshakable feeling of light-hearted juvenility, but still masterful as a whole. Lean has an very good eye for these kinds of adventurous stories, it's gorgeously filmed and O'Toole is undeniably amazing, one of the greatest thespians of all time at the peak of his craft.
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maddog | 85 87th |
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I'm not sure I'm as captivated as everyone else on this one but I cannot deny it was a very good movie. I can laud the large-scale coordinated battles and scenery to be sure, but it's the acting that really wrenches this film to the top. Lawrence's struggles with his loyalties and his identity feel tugged about in a war about recognition, power, and the class separation of 'leaders' and their sea of pawns, of which Lawrence serves as yet another.
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westknife | 92 93rd |
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Visually one of the best films ever made, that alone makes it a classic. As for the story, it is very well done, good acting, etc. but these things are not the main attraction.
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Mentaculus | 98 98th |
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Saw it for the first time in one go in 70mm. Goddamn. Lawrence rises out of the ether as a chimera the same way troops, friends and enemies float out of the horizon like Fata Morgana. Lawrence clutches for meaning so desperately it turns to sand in his fingers - his fate is a modern Ozymandias, colonialism that colossal wreck. The cinematography, score, direction, and players seem to anticipate greatness, and it greets them.
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Big Lemons | 95 98th |
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Epic. Great cinematography. Nostalgic score. A perfect Sunday afternoon film.
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sebby | 75 83rd |
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Wish I loved it as much as some. I think it's a spectacular film in many ways, but it never crossed my mind that this could be one of the greatest cinematic achievements ever or anything like that.
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| 1 | fart | 86 80th |
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great epic.
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msprague | 82 88th |
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It's long but beautiful. Best seen on a large screen.
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billalex | 100 96th |
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epic, grand film with no filler and based on a true story.
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chadisdanger | 99 99th |
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Perhaps the most staggeringly LARGE film ever made, an epic of such scope and power that even 70mm stock doesn't seem equipped to hold it all in. Any studio can throw enough resources at a historical epic, and indeed many did in the 50s and 60s, but Lean and Freddie Young's photography is some of the most impressive ever and T.E. Lawrence, with O'Toole's performance one of the most magnetic and mysterious star turns in history, is such a towering and fascinating figure.
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Evolution | 94 98th |
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"Jolly good about the squash court, jolly good"
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| 1 | zeddichus | 100 99th |
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sorry, bit this is the best movie ever made. perfect script, perfect directing, perfect score and perfect acting. everything else cannot compare to this movie.
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allisoncm | 38 14th |
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Camels, camels, camels, and more camels.
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| 1 | cestmoi | 100 92nd |
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Perfection.
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Luna6ix | 85 89th |
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I can't argue that this wasnt a great movie, but there are some fundamental problems I had with it; the spaces between the few action scenes are lengthy and slightly off-putting, well a couple of them are, Peter O'Toole in a couple, seldom, parts over-acts. These qualms--though are fairly small, all around this is a fantastic epic, whose marvelously crafted begining and ending prove to be the highlights to a movie studded with some of the best events to be portrayed in a movie.
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Vrey | 99 99th |
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extremely long. i mean good.
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| 1 | bren | 92 93rd |
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Who would have thought that shots of sand could be so absolutely gorgeous? I found myself extending the 220 minute runtime by constantly pausing it so I could simply admire the shots.
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Ofterdingen | 97 99th |
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"It was the most extraordinary film I ever saw."
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| 1 | torus | 45 46th |
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Just too long. These days, the heroic film genre became obsolete. Waste of Peter O'Tool's talent.
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syntaxerror | 10 95th |
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Perfect.
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liltxgal98 | 100 92nd |
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must see!
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astrakhan | 85 93rd |
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I don't know what to say about L of A. Everything is very... impressive. You come for David Lean's fluency of the cinematic language, and the ease with which he draws you into the story, but you stay for the scale, the grandeur, the sense of biblical epicness that the story is imbued with - often thanks to the cinematography and music. Peter O'Toole acts nothing like who I expected Lawrence to be. But he, Sharif, Guinness and Quinn sure make a fine band of Arabian megalomaniacs. Jolly good show.
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Ocelot | 85 94th |
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One of -- if not the only -- epic of this era that justifies its ambition. Lean manages to incorporate one of the best spectacles and best character studies into the same film. Score will likely only go higher when I see it in 70mm somewhere.
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| 1 | Lolocaust | 95 92nd |
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Definition of EPIC
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| 1 | MrCarmady | 100 97th |
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Just beautiful.
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| 1 | bishopml | 95 90th |
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Peter o Toole shines in this epic movie. For a movie to be as long as it is, it truly holds you captivated and is certainly a must see classic. The cinematagrophy is brilliant the plot and dialogue were well thought out and acted. You get to see Peter's talents as an excellent actor and begin to realize that this man can do just about anything. Some action, drama, slow at times, but for the most part exhilirating.
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| 1 | Giuseppe | 92 99th |
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If there is a movie that can be used to define the term 'epic', this would have to be it. Anything more than that is superfluous.
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SirStuckey | 95 97th |
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It took me forever to actually watch it, but it did live up to the hype. It's sad to think movies will never be made like this again since it's cheaper and easier to use CGI, so we may never again get that epic feel from a film. It can be a chore to watch a movie that 3 hours and 45 minutes long, but this one is well worth your time.
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yesistasty | 98 97th |
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Ambiguous, romantic characters inhabiting sumptuous landscapes.
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Okkervil | 85 90th |
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Sweeping and beautiful film from the master of epics, David Lean.
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wetwillies | 95 93rd |
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Obi-Wan Kenobi as an Arab distracted me every time he was on screen. Just saying.
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no1oscar | 94 89th |
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It will teach you the power of water.
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tegotetab | 100 99th |
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It deserves nothing less.
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QuickyAPI | 99 99th |
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Truly an epic movie in every regard. Masterful acting from O'Toole and others, a powerful score, incredibly cinematography, a very long yet captivating story,... I'm glad I saw this one at last.
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kevinjoseph | 79 97th |
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Don't let the almost 4-hour runtime scare you (like I did for so long), this is a tremendously entertaining film, and so much more! The cinematography is astonishing and O'Toole's portrayal of Lawrence is endlessly nuanced. By the by, Peter O'Toole's eyes are something out of this world.
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Inframan | 98 96th |
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The epic of the epics (except maybe Seven Samurai)--No prisoners!
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| 1 | byoungson | 98 99th |
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The greatest epic ever put to film.
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Syntheseizur | 84 80th |
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Effortlessly entertaining. Like all great films, I appreciate it more every time I see it. The obvious: the cinematography is unmatched & O'Toole is unbelievable. The most impressive aspect of the film, though, is the depth of Lawrence's character; the film's complicated psychology makes it simultaneously a singular war epic and an intimate character study, thereby using Lean's talents to the fullest. I don't connect with it as much as other film fans, but it's clearly an immaculately made film.
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| 1 | bookfraud | 95 98th |
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One of the all-time champs.
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| 1 | Camerage | 97 90th |
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The tortured nobility of an uncommon man.
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| 1 | johnnydark | 100 93rd |
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I could go on about how great this movie is, but you've heard it all before. So I'll focus on the flaws... there are none.
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| 1 | BeautyBliss | 90 91st |
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They don't make them like this anymore. Complex, deep, varied... Not historically accurate, but doesn't claim to be so. An interesting evolution of a man in difficult times. I would have preferred more historical context, and more development of the other characters. Still, close to flawless.
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hajikarimi | 95 91st |
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epic biography! i love it.
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stevekimes | 96 97th |
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One of the greatest adventure films ever made.
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| 1 | Noam Raz | 73 79th |
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What am I doing in Europe, all this green is surrounding me,why am I studying German? I should clearly dedicate my time to the learning of how to ride through the desert without any water, to the langauge of the arabs.
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Bagger | 85 93rd |
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"There is nothing in the desert, and no man needs nothing." - O'Toole delivers the performance of a lifetime as the prettiest man to ever lead a military campaign, in a movie that makes the desert, the sun and the people both as beautiful and terryfying as Lawrence himself. The real beauty lies in how the movie never supposes a grand scheme to the life of a man who followed his fancy as unpredictably as a tumbleweed in the wind, and was as realiable as a mirage. A definete Must-watch.
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| 1 | mtackabery | 100 98th |
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one of the greatest pictures ever made. nothing compares. supremely entertaining, supremely beautiful, and supremely intelligent... but why am i telling you this? you'll never be able to see it. it cannot be seen on any screen save the largest possible: 85mm. anything less and you will miss its greatness. believe me on this. in this case... size DOES matter.
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| 1 | xacviant | 99 99th |
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If you can, see it on a big screen--few films are so brilliantly composed, make such use of so big a canvas--or such use of the idea of space itself. But there's more. It's a superbly acute look at ego, myth-making, and hero worship, Peter O'Toole's towering performance perfectly embodying these and a great many other themes; Omar Sharif is every bit his match. David Lean's direction, Maurice Jarre's score, and the whole production are alike sublime. The great length is felt--but it's worth it.
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| 1 | justthinkit | 90 93rd |
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The definition of an 'epic' movie.
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ribcage | 97 98th |
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A rare case where a film which uses the tools of film so well it becomes a historic textbook reference but the movie itself stands the test of time and is a moving epic masterpiece. I won't slap "museum piece" on this one. The cinematography was breathtaking. Lawrence is a realistic yet fantastical character, relatable and complex and his journey of man vs world vs himself hits the heart. Otoole becomes hard to separate from the character his performance is so ideal.
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schizotoast | 42 15th |
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No. Just no.
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Trooth | 86 93rd |
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I really want to call this movie epic... But only if I can stress as much as possible that I mean it in the original, intended sense of the word, not the diluted meaningless definition it has today.
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3dRevelation | 85 91st |
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Pretty much defines epic. O'Toole is good, the photography is great, and I loved the score. I did however feel this was too long. I'm sure the grand scale of the film was truly something for it's time. It didn't quite live up to the huge expectations I had though.
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lex | 100 98th |
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The breathtaking landscape shots David Lean conjures up throughout this film are impossibly perfect. Lawrence is one of the most complex and interesting characters to grace the screen. Were this not so long (not complaining, the length is necessary for the power this produces) I could watch it over and over. Truly inspirational filmmaking, no other Hollywood epic has matched it.
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talonmalon | 99 96th |
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Quite possible the greatest epic of the century. Lawrence of Arabia is massive in scope, perfectly capturing the size of the desert. It it based on the life of T.E. Lawrence, played very well by Peter O'Toole. The casting in this movie as a whole is nearly perfect.
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| 1 | Nepeta | 85 80th |
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Lawrence, played in an effeminate, quirky performance by Peter O'Toole, often seems like the last person you'd expect to be able to bring his plan in to action and over the course of the film he slowly starts to believe in the mythologising that occurs towards him - the second half of the film is a bit of a shock as it is far more aimless than the first as Lawrence begins to get lost in it all. There's something mesmerising about the endless beating down of the Sun, those camels walking ever on.
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| 1 | valero | 45 27th |
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it's a movie about a guy riding a camel to one place and then he has to ride it back to another place and he spends most of the movie on a camel back
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| 1 | parasyte | 95 83rd |
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Everything about this film is gorgeous, from the actors to the locations to the costumes and the directing. Despite being nearly four hours long, the film goes by in a flash.
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NBD Rab | 100 99th |
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Hollywood has dragged the word "epic" through the mud a lot in the last few decades, but this movie truly earns that description. Great performances, amazing cinematography. An unforgettable movie-watching experience.
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Lepra | 80 90th |
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I was expecting an epic movie in the vein of Ben-Hur or Spartacus, but I was pleasantly surprised by the complexity of the protagonist.
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Nick Hamden (Gorgon Reviews) | 40 19th |
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I do not think this film aged well at all.
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JSchlansky | 95 96th |
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You could probably make a 3.5 hour documentary just about the amount of liquor and drugs consumed during the filming
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backwardsuit | 87 94th |
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Never really got this movie before I saw it projected from a beautiful 70mm print on a huge screen. I have to say I was completely lost in its sweeping majesty. O'Toole is brilliant and the story is pure epic but it kinda struggles with the weight of the material. It also needlessly takes away a lot of the depth of the actual events Lawrence was a part of and thus simplifies his character to a rather stereotypical Western hero. However it does it with class and nuance. A glorious piece of work.
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Armilio | 85 94th |
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Epicness. A strong script -- that gives a good depiction of the historic figure without disclaim the legendary aura and the litterature force of such a character-- merged with great desert shots and historical recostruction of the period.
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| 1 | RYM | 80 95th |
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4.02/5
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thornae | 95 96th |
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While there's occasional elements that haven't aged gracefully, they are blown away by the incredible cinematography, the sheer epic scale of the film and the riveting transformation of O'Toole in the course of the narrative.
Still deserving of every one of the accolades heaped upon it.
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| 1 | thefbtimes | 96 91st |
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Looking for words to describe such a monumental film is just an exercise in futility. That's because Lawrence of Arabia is a great many things to a great many people, including yours truly. It's a grand spectacle. It's fascinating in size and scope. It's beautiful to look at and listen to. And it's also, in my opinion, one of the greatest films ever made.
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| 1 | bratings | 95 96th |
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Lawrence of Arabia is, simply put, a masterpiece, and the most visually stunning film of all time.
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buffratings | 95 96th |
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Lawrence of Arabia is, simply put, a masterpiece, and the most visually stunning film of all time.
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| 1 | RottenT | 98 96th |
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The epic of all epics, Lawrence of Arabia cements director David Lean's status in the filmmaking pantheon with nearly four hours of grand scope, brilliant performances, and beautiful cinematography.
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| 1 | doyler29 | 100 96th |
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There's a kind of madness here ... it's a 4 hour film with no romance (in fact no female characters at all) and not a ton of action about a man that a lot of people will have a lot of trouble warming up to. Shooting a film on 70 mm in the middle of the desert for a year only makes it seem crazier. It's an almost perfect film though that I never tire of watching.
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| 1 | napolenbrady | 100 99th |
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103.00
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| Average Percentile 74.49% from 5474 Ratings |  |