The greatest epic of all time.

Rating: 10/10 (6 April 2004)

An enthralling masterpiece. T.E Lawrence, one of history's most astounding figures, is wonderfully played by the illustrious Peter O'Toole. This movie entertained me from beginning to end; from the beautiful score in the beginning, to the bittersweet ending. Wonderful characters emerge throughout this grandiose film. Omar Sharif, in the film that made him a star, plays Ali brilliantly. His raw emotion and chemistry with Lawrence is mesmerizing. King Feisal is played by the always magnificent Alec Guiness, who shows us that great actors only get better through their movies. And let us not forget Anthony Quinn, playing Auda abu Tayi. Quinn has to be one of the greatest actors of his generation. With Jack Hawkins as Brighton, a star contrast to Lawrence, and Claude Rains who plays the very dry Mr Dryden. Containing some of the most violent scenes of it's time, the battle scenes seem to become larger than life (especially on a home-entertainment system like I watched it on!) and depict the Arab cavalrymen in all their glory. The desert scenes are beautifully shot, and the exasperatingly large amount of work that director David Lean puts into the film comes out wonderful. One of the top five greatest movies ever made, and the greatest epic ever made. I recommend this movie to whomever wants to watch a film that will take you to Arabia in WWI, surrounded by the greatest actors of their time, and all time. Makes sure you don't miss Lawrence of Arabia!