If you are looking to see this adaptation of Othello in an attempt to
avoid reading the cliffnotes to the original play you've been sadly
misinformed. I barely recognized Shakespeare's original story in
this awful remake. The character of Odin (Othello) is reduced to an
annoying stereotype, Hugo (Iago) becomes a whiney rich brat
(though it isn't Josh Hartnett's fault), and Desi (Desdemona) could
have easily been replaced with a cardboard cutout. I found myself
laughing during the 'emotionally charged' climax. Odin's final
monologue is embarrassing. The once interesting themes
become cartoonish. It made me really appreciate what Cruel
Intentions managed to achieve. I think there is an opportunity to
learn a very valuable lesson in watching this movie - and it has
nothing to do with jealousy, envy or trust - The Lesson : Do not cast
Julia Stiles in anymore Shakespeare adaptations (see 10 Things I
Hate About You -or better yet DON'T)
avoid reading the cliffnotes to the original play you've been sadly
misinformed. I barely recognized Shakespeare's original story in
this awful remake. The character of Odin (Othello) is reduced to an
annoying stereotype, Hugo (Iago) becomes a whiney rich brat
(though it isn't Josh Hartnett's fault), and Desi (Desdemona) could
have easily been replaced with a cardboard cutout. I found myself
laughing during the 'emotionally charged' climax. Odin's final
monologue is embarrassing. The once interesting themes
become cartoonish. It made me really appreciate what Cruel
Intentions managed to achieve. I think there is an opportunity to
learn a very valuable lesson in watching this movie - and it has
nothing to do with jealousy, envy or trust - The Lesson : Do not cast
Julia Stiles in anymore Shakespeare adaptations (see 10 Things I
Hate About You -or better yet DON'T)