One of only a few 'All time greats'

Rating: 10/10 (24 November 2005)

There are'nt sufficient superlatives to describe this film, a work of absolute cinematic class from the masters master 'David Lean'. A feast of scenic beauty and acting talent seldom seen on screen.
To appreciate this film it should really be seen in the cinema, preferably on as wide a screen as possible with state of the art sound, and get yourself in the front few rows if possible.
No TV set or home sound system will ever do it justice as it relies heavily on visual impact in numerous sequences, the absence of which detracts somewhat from the storyline, the harsh dangerous and fascinating beauty of the desert and desolation is essential for your enjoyment. With a storyline that would'nt be out of place today in a land which at that time had no borders, no separate countries, just rival tribes.
Well worth a look if only from the historical perspective.