The GREATEST Epic Ever Made!!!

Rating: 10/10 (28 March 2017)

Lawrence of Arabia (1962), is possibly the Best Film ever made in the Epic Genre. The film is directed by David Lean (Steven Spielberg's Mentor), who has made another Best Picture and Director win in the 1957 Classic, "The Bridge on the River Kwai". Lawrence of Arabia stars Peter O'Toole and Alec Guinness. Lean is very unique, especially when it comes down to the cut of a scene, rather than a fade. Lean uses these methods to make the film more engaging instead of putting the audience on hold.
One thing that I love about this movie is not just the sand, desert, costumes or camels, but mostly the Cinematography. The Scope of this film is gigantic in every way. The filmmakers used a special anamorphic lens to enhance the scale of the desert, which is breath- taking to the audience. The Scenes that were filmed are all real. David Lean had to wait for the right moment for the weather to hit its' mark.
The movie is 3 hrs. long, with an Intermission, but it's worth the watch. Lawrence of Arabia is the kind of film that should be made today. Definitely in my Top 5 Favorite Films List!