I've had this one sitting on the shelf for quite a while. It's not that I haven't been wanting to see it, but the 3 hour and 42 minute runtime is a bit intimidating. A few years ago, I tried to read Pillars of Wisdom, Lawrence's book, but I was reading it at a time when it wasn't keeping my interest. Maybe I'll try again in the future.
This is a well-known epic. Lawrence was a British officer who brought Arab tribes together to fight the Turks during WWI. Lawrence becomes one of them but not deep down. He has an ego the size of the trains he's derailing, and he's got the courage to back it up.
I was a bit bored at the beginning. After Lawrence made it to the tribe, it became more enjoyable. The landscapes were beautiful and forbidding. A lot of camels and horses were used during the film, and I didn't see much that made me cringe for their safety.
The characters certainly had time to develop, and they did. I saw there was some controversy on the portrayal of Lawrence's character. As I said, I haven't read the book, so I can't weigh in on the matter, and I'm keeping my mind open. The other characters were likeable, and when I saw some of them die, I was upset. I didn't cry or anything, but there was enough of a connection to care.
I liked this movie, but it doesn't climb to my favorite of all time. I see why it's popular. It's a grand spectacle, the music is amazing, and the acting was good. I would definitely put it on again and feel it deserves a Good Movie! review.
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