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Othello (1995)

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All Time

of 190,142

5,415

1990's

of 24,698

1,088

1995

of 4,818

112
Drama
- Drama All Time
  
  of 37,999
  
  2,767
  
  Drama of 1995
  
  of 408
  
  66
  
  Drama of the 1990's
  
  of 4,160
  
  635

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Othello (1995) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars

Overall Rating:2.5697

Avg Critic Score:2.7187

Othello (1995) Movie Reviews

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ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

It seems that hardly a year goes by without a new cinematic adaptation of one of Shakespeare's plays, and, of late, Kenneth Branagh's name has become intimately entwined with that of the Bard. ...read the complete Othello movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

With this version of Othello, Parker wanted to create a Shakespearean film that anyone could see, relate to, and enjoy - a degree in English literature not being required. In large part, he has accomplished this. ...read the complete Othello movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

Seldomly have I been so outright disappointed by a film. ...read the complete Othello movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

The force of evil in "Othello" has its origin, "like the origin of everything else in the tragedy, in the character of its hero," Mark Van Doren wrote. It is Othello who is guilty. ...read the complete Othello movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

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DVD Talk (Gil Jawetz)

Othello may not capitalize on all of Shakespeare's strengths but it does showcase a great story and some fine performances. It's a worthwhile film that can appeal to a wide range of viewers, from fans of the bard to those who've never read his works at...read the complete Othello (1995) review at DVD Talk (Gil Jawetz)

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Movie Reviews UK

A half-hearted attempt to update Shakespeare's classic examination of jealousy and betrayal, this incarnation of Othello has little to recommend it. On the shadowed canals of Venice glide two gondolas, conveying separated Othello (Laurence Fishburne)...read the complete Othello (1995) review at Movie Reviews UK

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Time Out (--)

Though purists may decry the number of textual excisions and accent-watchers balk at the mix of French, Italian, English and tidied-up Brooklyn on offer here, Parker's first feature is a highly engaging attempt at Shakespeare's most domestic tragedy. Set...read the complete Othello (1995) review at Time Out (--)

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IMDB.com

The surprise for me was the acting by Laurence Fishburne. I think he is awesome and have admired his work, especially WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT and SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER. He sleepwalks through OTHELLO. I am convinced that, with proper...read the complete Othello (1995) review at IMDB.com

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