As I already said, there is so much going on in this movie. Even the calm scenes are full of stuff to sense and to soak up. Spielberg only names a few of it. His non-military, even somehow rebellic and naive, innocent character at the one side or rather in the first part of the movie, contrasts his military leadership and coldness in the second part. His amiable clumsyness, makes me smile often throughout the film. And yet he is able to sort of protect the core of his innocent soul. Used as a pawn by both who pull the strings, regardless if british or arabs. OâToole was fantastic. Of course I loved the first part the most. After he had to kill the first one, to prevent a bloodshed between the tribes he wanted to conquer Akaba with, one needs to cover oneself firmly, to not freeze. And yet, you canât look away.
This very moment in the beginning, is my favourite part of the whole movie. What the flame represents and his look onto it, which expresses his naive, optimistic, even joyful outlook onto his upcoming order - as if itâs just a game.
Dozed nearly the whole day, with the exception of a few tasks. Didnât even walk the dogs, but I will after this post. The watershed moment in this movie. But likely also in Lawrence real life. The first moment he propably killed someone, and way worse, in cold blood. I donât know if it was only for the drama, that he had to kill the guy he saved in a rather suicidal action from the death in the Nefud, after he fell off the camel in the night, for no one to realize till sunrise. I might check that out when I am home again.
Of what I read, both incidences were true. The saving of an Arab in the desert, who fell off the camel on the march towards Akaba, as well as the execution of an Arab by him, to prevent a bloodshed between two tribes. But contrary to the movie, it wasnât the same person and none of those two men were called Gasim.
This attack on Turks, which begins with a suicide by one of the Arabs, did happen as well. I pity all the innocent animals on both sides, is all I have to say.
Mankind is scum. If I wouldnât know Renate Gantner and her children, and some of the Romanians like Adriana, who all sacrifice their lives to animals, I would say all humans arenât worth the air they breath.
This site became very uncomfortable for me to use, as I only can use my mobile phone to visit, since my old but still working Ipadâs (Air 2) browser and OS seem to be outdated. I donât get any more updates.
Anyway, I still can watch YouTube on it. Like this iconic flick, where Lawrence encounters Ali, an highly influencal tribe leader, close to that scum Feisal. Feisal is no better than the British or the Turks etc. Everyone uses others for their own gain. Admittedly, this turkish commander, Hadjim Bey, seemed to be the worst of the worse. But thats a different story, while it makes the âno prisonerâ order by Lawrence at least understandable. Not from a distance of course, but in that very moment, when emotions make you do things, you actually despise. He was full of good ideals in the beginnig. Like this well scene showed. Tragically, he proved himself wrong, and Ali being the more civilized one. They switched roles in the second movie half. I love that movie.
I realized I have only seen 2 movies this year. I just found out that I donât have to see Wicked 2. Iâll watch the new Frankenstein movie in a few weeks. I still have to watch Sinners. Weapons was excellent. Bring Her Back was totally disgusting and not entertaining. Would not recommend. Shows have gotten better and made movies less interesting.
Another iconic scene. Lawrence enjoying the new gown and dagger he received as a gift from Ali and his men. Uses the dagger to see and adore himself, lol. Till Auda abu Tayeh surprises and makes fun of him, lol. Lawrence manages with his diplomacy skill to prevent another tribal bloodshed. But the main actor for me here was Auda abu Tayehs son, lol.
The end. Lawrence realizing, he just was a useful idiot for the Arabs, not just for the Brits. Even Colonel Brighton becoms sick of it, when he realizes it.
I love this incredibly soft, vulnerable acting by OâTool. This is what has drawn and still draws me into that movie. I am sure a lot was part of mere acting to behave similar like the real Lawrence, but a bit was also his true self, as I reckognized this feature in all of his movies I watched. How To Steal A Million was played similar sensitively. Which was perfect, as Audrey Hepburns role was a fragile person too. Both clicked for me instantly as a pair on screen. Even in The Lion In Winter or in Becket, he showed sometimes this soft and vulnerable side of his otherwise brutal, cold and egomaniac characters. And of course his impressive handsome face and lean large body matched perfectly together. Voice and accent too. A delight to watch on screen.
Lol@Lawrence replying softly with âWhat for?â after Allenby promoted him into the ranks of a Colonel.
But Dryden nailed it, lol.
Oh, and the way Alec Guinness pronounces âmy friend, Lawrenceâ, makes me want to both vomit and punch his face.
A wonderful, funny movie. How To Steal A Million. Hepburn playing so wonderfully naive and innocent, and OâToole is taken by her instantly. Often stunned by her naive point of view. I love that movie.
I donât know which movie character is the most vile one. But Leonardo Di Caprios Southern US character comes at least very close. I donât have the rime to find an adequate scene from Django Unchained, but this interview spicked with flicks, conjured up many scenes from the movie in front of my inner eyes. A great movie. Disgusting and yet very funny too sometimes. I wonder who is more ugly, morally, though. The character played by Di Caprio or Samuel L. Jackson.
Jesus Christ, I had to cry about Foxx describing the flogging preparation and scene for the actress. Donât get the music choice, but now I really, really need to start working. Look it up later.
Looks like an interesting movie. I love non-fiction movies and considering all Iâve learned about the deep state in the last view years, they are connected to everything.
Assange knew the risk to exposing truth the deep state would not have wanted released to the public. One thing is certain about it, if he steps foot in America, heâs dead, although, I realize, the deep state can reach him regardless what country heâs in.
Given its $106M production cost, it is expected to lose over $50M. And reviews outside Trump cultists have been truly brutal. Which is exactly what this mail-order-bride-in-chief deserves.
Go ahead, now tell us about other films that lost even more, as though that somehow makes this huge flop a success.
Honestly, there is no need to compare it to other films. Itâs a success as a stand alone documentary but hereâs a short clip of outrage from the left which amused me.
Obviously, youâre listening to the critics.
Unlike you, her view does interest me but Iâm not going to pay to watch what I can watch for free in 6 months or less, although if I were going to pay to watch a movie, this would be one I would buy tickets to see.
