1962 - Lawrence Of Arabia: "Thy mother mated with a scorpion"

1962 Best Picture Winner

Premiered December 16, 1962

Budget $15 Million

Gross $70 Million

This film had so much going for it. The wide sweeping view of the desert created a unique visual. The military  aspect also provided a way to create the potential for a compelling plot. Finally, the feuding tribes in Arabia provided a vehicle for a powerful hero. At first, I thought Lawrence would be this hero. However, the film left us confused as to who Lawrence really was. The scenes did not connect the dots very well. The director left too many holes. 

Joel

Favorite: I liked the character Sherif Ali. He was a character who became my favorite even though the protagonist was supposed to be Lawrence.

Least Favorite: I did not see how the beginning of the movie that captured Lawrence's death added to the whole of the film.

Callie

Favorite: I liked the setting. It gave a good depiction of what life was like in the desert.

Least Favorite: Throughout the four hour movie, I never really connected with and understood Lawrence.