one of the great masterpieces of film

Rating: 10/10 (4 December 2004)

I remember seeing this as a young man. After seeing it recently, it's more clear than ever that this is one of the great movies ever filmed. Peter O'Toole gives one of the greatest performances ever captured on film, and the all-star cast has fit into an unparalled story which has few equal in this history of film.
One of the great portrayals of a 20th century icon; a rebel who changed the face of the Middle East, but died too young.
Peter O'Toole, who has, again and again, shown himself to be one of the great actors of the 20th century (Lord Jim, The Lion in Winter, Goodbye Mr. Chips, My Favorite Year, etc.). He's an amazingly accomplished actor, who can dominate the screen in whatever role he's playing. I don't know of any actor of the 20th century who has appeared in more "four star" films than Mr. O'Toole.
He is one of the few who can be proved to be an actor who transforms a mediocre movie into a great film.
I believe he's one of the best; without parallel in film. "nuff said.