Othello cover art

Othello Reviews

1988 Certificate Ex
  • 50
  • from 16 members

After 400 years Shakespeare's great tragedy still has strong social and political relevance, and this celebrated production by leading actress and director Janet Suzman was momentous, as it was stage at South Africa's famous Market Theatre during the apartheid era. Tony Award-winning actor John Kani plays the title role. Read more

Starring John Kani, Richard Haines, Joanna Weinberg
Director Janet Suzman
Genres Music/Musical

loading loading...

  • Most helpful member's review of Othello

    View all (1)
    • Rated - 3.0 stars  

      • 0
      • 0

      Like a real play

      Unlike your Branagh mega budget movies this is more austere and relies on fidelity. Therefore it is more for students and so on rather than someone looking for ... read more »

      Report this review

    • 821979
 

Agree or disagree? Write your own review

Review title:

Close

Tips for writing helpful reviews

  • Only review titles you've actually seen!
  • Talk about what you liked and disliked
  • Compare this title with other similar titles
  • Provide plenty of detail - at least 20 words
  • Space things out - use blank lines between paragraphs.
  • Be appropriate - no adult content, libellous statements or naughty words
  • Don't SPAM! No promoting of other websites or services
  • Don't plaguerise! Your submission must be your own original work
  • Don't talk about LOVEFiLM by name

Close

Tips for an eye catching title

  • Don't just repeat the name of the title you're reviewing
  • Don't summarise your entire review in one word - a minimum of 2 words please.
  • Give people a reason to read your full review - create a sense of intrigue or curiosity!
Keep me anonymous This review contains spoilers (or might spoil it for someone who hasn't seen it yet)
By clicking Preview review you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Like it What's this?

Buy from Amazon.co.uk


    • Othello
      After 400 years Shakespeare's great tragedy still has strong social and political relevance, and this celebrated production by leading actress and director Janet Suzman was momentous, as it was stage at South Africa's famous Market Theatre during the apartheid era. Tony Award-winning actor John ...

Rating breakdown

16 Member ratings
  • 100
2
  • 90
0
  • 80
1
  • 70
0
  • 60
6
  • 50
1
  • 40
2
  • 30
1
  • 20
1
  • 10
2

Related user collection

Shakespeare's Shavings (155)


Average rating: 3.67   73.4% from 3 members

by: Catherine Birchmore from Durham City

Celebrity collection

Eric Bana (6)

Average rating: 4.42   88.4% from 24 members