Lawrence of Arabia: Review By Brandon D. Wood

If there is one film that you should see, which successfully acc*mulates all of the essences and talents of telling a story, it would be, in my opinion, 1962's Lawrence of Arabia. Director David Lean spent almost three years making this epic film about T. E. Lawrence and his contribution to help the Arab Tribes fight the Turkish armies during World War I. Peter O' Toole gives an excellent and spectacular performance as Lawrence, who is a flamboyant British officer, challenges the people around him, and shows them that, during times of struggle and hardship, anything can be done -- especially by an ordinary man. What also makes "Lawrence of Arabia" truly breathtaking from beginning to end is that there are no overwhelming visual effects to take away the emotional drive of the story and characters. The score composed by film composer Maurice Jarre is powerful and helps drive the emotional strings of the story. In addition, the sweeping cinematography by Freddie Young and free-flowing film editing by Anne V. Coates are vital components that move the story artistically and enhance the performances of each actor. Overall, Director David Lean, the cast and crew were successful in crating a film that obtains all of the key components of telling a story that keeps the audience glued to their seats.