Othello+movie+(1995)+Oliver+Parker



Main Cast (alphabetically): Kenneth Branagh as Iago Nicholas Farrell as Montano Laurence Fishburne as Othello Irene Jacob as Desdemona Michael Maloney as Roderigo Nathaniel Parker as Cassio

[|Trailer]

[|Review by James Berardinelli] [|Review by Ken Tucker]

Comparison: The 1995 film version of //Othello// was directed by Oliver Parker. In order to try and fit Shakespeare's original play in a two hour movie, Parker decided to take around 50% of the original text from the play (Berardinelli). Parker, also, wanted to make sure that this film could be viewed by anyone and that it was a more modern version, and according to film critic James Berardinelli, he has done just that. (Tucker)
 * Irene Jacob acts even more of a "dimmer bulb" than the usual Desdemona
 * Kenneth Branagh's role of Iago "seems less a bitter man," mostly having fun with giving his lines a "snippy spin"
 * Laurence Fishburne, taking on a huge role, was surprisingly strict in his role; however he failed to convey a "pure pleasure" in his wife which would have made her fake betrayal more painful

Works Cited Berardinelli, James. "Othello (1995)." Reel Views. 1995. 14 Dec. 2008 .

"Othello (1995)." The Internet Movie Database. 2008. amazon.com. 14 Dec. 2008 . Tucker, Ken. "Homebard (1995)." __EW.com__. 22 Dec. 1995. Entertainment Weekly. 14 Dec. 2008 .