an epic for all ages for generations to come

Rating: 10/10 (9 March 2004)

At first I was reluctant to see this movie because it was very old; I am 17 and few of the movies I have seen until recently were older then 1980. But I came away amazed from this movie. The desert setting and everything that revolves around it is a big reason, along with the story and acting. Even though a desert may seem like a barren flat open nothingness, this movie makes it into a eye dazzling, mystical place. The acting is very well done as well. Peter O'Toole who plays Lawrence gives an excellent performance, Lawrence first appears ambitious, adventerous, and content at the beginning of the movie. But half way through after he has to kill someone that he himself saved, and loses those close to him you begin to see a multiple tiered charecter. I would definetly compare O'Toole's performance with Al Pacino in "The Godfather" (which is another old film thats in my top 5) in terms of complexity and brilliance. If you are like I used to be and don't see some movies just because their old, watch this one and you will discover that many old movies are gems that you will watch again and again.