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Othello
1951·Movie
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A , drama: , but never gory, .
Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking
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Orson Welles' magnificent screening of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy
Manipulated by his jealous ensign Iago, the Moorish general Othello is driven to believe that his new wife Desdemona is unfaithful, setting in motion a chain of deception, jealousy, and violence that leads to tragedy.
Shakespearean TragedyBetrayal and RevengeRacial PrejudicePsychological ManipulationClassical DramaHistorical SettingJealousyTragic FlawIntense Performances
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Is Othello worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%).
Will I feel good after watching Othello?
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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.
Is Othello good for date night?
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Not really: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.