Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Othello
- Commentary: Under construction.
Although, as you can read in his review above, Roger Ebert did not like this adaptation/presentation of this story (and there have been many adaptations and presentations of this story on stage and as movies), many critics not only liked it but praised it. I've seen Orson Welles version, in a class on Shakespeare I took, and have no complaints with that film. It was one of my introductions to Shakespeare and, in a classroom setting, was thoroughly discussed, which helped immensely. In fact, thinking about that experience, I should probably obtain a copy of that film.
Ebert did not rave about that version, either, but he was positive, encouraging and gave it a "thumbs up" rating.
I have a "thing" about Laurence Fishburne's acting, so I expect I will probably like this version much more than did Roger Ebert. I'll find out, soon.
More later.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Laurence Fishburne Othello Kenneth Branagh Iago Irène Jacob Desdemona Nathaniel Parker Cassio Michael Maloney Roderigo Anna Patrick Emilia Indra Ové Bianca Michael Sheen Lodovico
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 1995
Directed by Oliver Parker.
Labels: shakespeare
