Lawrence of Arabia
Writing about the classics can be tricky because their reputation precedes them and, chances are, you may now that Lawrence of Arabia is one of the greatest epics of all time. It's the David Lean 1962 epic with almighty visuals, a top-tier cast and a highly memorable score so what more needs to be said? I last saw this well over 10 years ago and remembered thinking it was very good but now, as a more mature viewer (or so I like to think), I was curious to see how I'd react to it today. Some movie buffs keep this in regular rotation so was I missing out? This isn't exactly a crowd pleasing comedy or highly entertaining action flick. What keeps people returning to this 222 minute epic of gargantuan proportion? Based on T. E. Lawrence's book detailing his experiences in the First World War, the story begins with the tragic end of his life before going back to his exploits as a young British lieutenant. Here he is ordered to meet with a fellow British colonel who is strugg...
