"Pillar of Fire"..

Rating: 10/10 (9 September 2008)

This line that Lawrence utters at the sight of a dust storm, has always amazed me... That David Lean could have such insight and confidence to quote Exodus (the bible).. I wonder how many have watched this movie and never understood that the "pillars of fire" that plagued Ramses army (who were chasing Moses) were, indeed, dust storms..
Lean makes light of this, too, when Daud "corrects" Lawrence, and tells him it's only "Dust".. Such intelligent dialogue is just so rare..
I've seen this movie, maybe 20 times, but I just saw it for the first time on a big screen, at a theatre, and I must say, I was completely astounded.. I could literally taste the sand in my mouth... And I was so very pleased that the theatre was absolutely packed, with young and old, and they all loved the movie (and clapped at the end).. It just goes to show that quality film-making is timeless, and 'Lawrence of Arabia' is a timeless piece of art..