T.E. Lawrence is British, but he is sort of an oddball. Some have attributed this to his alleged homosexuality, some to his wisdom. Some have said that maybe he was supposed to be born an Arab instead of a Caucasian. Indeed, in one of the scenes of this film, Lawrence rips open his shirt. "We don't want the same things," he says, jabbing a finger to the skin on his chest. "This decides what we want." Lawrence feels more comfortable in the desert than in the cities, and his adventures there could never be understood by his British superiors back home. That's why it's so sad when he dies in Britain, confined alone. He was truly alive when he journeyed with the Arabs in their quest against the Turks, so that's where the film follows him. The movie is gripping, but is not for those with the short attention span. It drags in places, and often times feels longer than its 3 1/2 hours (I watched it in two days). But the acting is perfect, the visuals outstanding, and the story epic. Violence is the biggest issue in the movie. Several people are shot, stabbed, and some blood is seen. The good news: Lawrence himself has an aversion to bloodshed. He haunts himself after killing men in a battle where no prisoners were kept. So, the violence is not condoned. Language is some "d**n"s and "h*ll"s. In general, though Lawrence is kind and respectful to them, Arabs are treated less than whites.
Lawrence of Arabia
(1962, Rated PG, Classic, Starring Alec Guinness, Peter O'Toole, Anthony Quinn)Most Recent Reviews
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
An Engaging Epic...
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
a hero!
Lawrence is extremely brave and tries to do what's right, no matter what the cost.
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
I don't think anyone will learn why this is so good. It just... IS.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Appropriate for teens.
It is the most boring flick I have ever seen, but I must admit, it is a pretty good classic.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
FIVE STAR!
I lovvvvvvved this movie! It's got war, it's got adventure. It's got comedy, it's got drama! It's a miscellaneous genre, but if you're like me, you'll love it!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A little long, but still a good movie.
