This is moviemaking on a unique scale,never equalled

Rating: 10/10 (26 November 2003)

Shocked that your database ranks this classic at #23,I suppose that its a generational thing again.This movie gives a whole new definition of perfection.I was fortunate enough to attend the premiere of this movie at the Odeon Carlton.Because the movie was shot in Super 70,the theatre reconfigured the screen.This movie's epic scale is unprecedented.The incredible cinematography,film editing,script by Robert Bolt,brings magic to the screen.Back in 1962,the cynical critics in Toronto,New York,acclaimed this movie with adjectives and metaphors that felt inadequate.The Theatre had to install 8 new pop machines as a result of the massive and overwhelming desert scenes. On a scale of 1 to 10,this movie is a 15.I saw a review that was critical of Peter O'Toole's acting ability,as the drill sergeant from Full Metal Jacket said,I don't believe you said that.I also watched this movie on the IMAX screen at Ontario Place in Toronto,if you ever want to find faults in a movie,watch it on this 5 storey screen,it shows no flaws.Today,the irony of this movie,is its historical perspective.Does everyone remember the scene after the takeover of Damascus where all the various factions of Arab Leaders were meeting to discuss the resolution of the aftermath.Does this not remind you of Iraq circa 2003? I find it chilling! Most notably was the political wrangling is only too glaringly familiar as we watch the same events unfold in the middle east Anybody who believes there is a solution for changing the mindset of that region is truly naive.Mr.Lean the world of cinema will miss your keen insight and talent.Politics of Hollywood and americana held this movie back in number of Oscars awarded.When you consider the awards given to Titanic,there is no justice.Peter O'Toole was robbed in spite of Gregory Peck's performance in "To Kill a Mockingbird,but alas,Greg is an American.They need to create a new category for movies like Lawrence, because it is indeed,in a league by itself. Thank you Sir David