Masterpiece!!

Rating: 10/10 (30 April 2014)

David Leans Masterpiece! This film is was perfectly executed. I had the pleasure of viewing this film for the first time ever at the Boston Wang Center's classic film series 25 years ago....And it was a restored 70mm print projected on the big screen. It was life changing and began my own journey into filmmaking.
I knew I was in the presence of something special during the well scene. the vast open space...two men two camels...one well. Then out of a cloud of dust waaaaay off in the distance appears Omar Shierf! David Lean dose NOT rush the scene, yet lets it unfold creating sense of uncertainty. you are glued to your seat! Even the dialog between Peter and Omar during this scene is like a tennis match volleying back and forth. "this is my well"......"I have drunk from it"......."you are welcome". Just brilliant.