The Duke and Senators of Venice greet you. Now, by yond marble heaven. We have reason to cool our raging motions. You see this fellow that is gone before? Make it a darling like your precious eye. Nor l by this heavenly light. Of one not easily jealous, but being wrought. Tell me but this: Did you not see a handkerchief.
The staging of some of the play's final scenes could have been improved upon, as could the final sight of a burial at sea. From hence, l'll love no friend. What is the matter here? He was a wight of high renown And thou art but of low degree 'Tis pride that pulls the country down Then take thine auld cloak. This is the first cinematic reproduction of the play released by a major studio that casts an actor to play the role of Othello, although low-budget independent films of the play starring and predated it. He is a soldier fit to stand by Caesar and give direction.
Look how he laughs already! She loved me for the dangers I had passed. The essence of this film's approach can be seen here, as Mr. You will receive a weekly newsletter full of movie-related tidbits, articles, trailers, even the occasional streamable movie. I noticed some details that I thought were gems. Sweet soul, take heed of perjury.
Ere l would say l would drown myself for the love of a guinea hen. The lieutenant tonight watches on the court of guard. This accident is not unlike my dream. She swore, in faith, 'twas strange. Let her have your voice. How am l then a villain. Wilt thou be fast to my hopes? Believe me, l had rather lose my purse full of crusadoes.
This film is rated R. Good my lord, if he be not one that truly loves you. By the faith of man, l know my price. Perdition catch my soul, but l do love thee! Therefore, little shall l grace my cause. Thou knowest we work by wit. She was false as water.
Their hasty marriage causes some political upheaval, but the military leader is quickly dispatched to halt an invasion on Cyprus. I know, I know, I still need to get the cast names in there and I'll be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel free to. Honey, you shall be well desired in Cyprus. The attack on her virtue was incompatible with Othello's honor. O, beware, my lord, of jealousy! With as little a web as this, will l ensnare.
This is my right hand. Did you perceive how he laughed at his vice? She turned to folly and she was a whore. Even now, now, very now. That handkerchief which l gave thee, thou gave to Cassio. He makes this distinction in an entry he wrote for Omniana, a collection of sayings assembled by his friend Robert Southey and published in 1812. But sir, be you ruled by me. Wouldst thou do such a deed for all the world? By the world, l think my wife be honest.
Heaven doth truly know it. To be direct and honest is not safe. Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see. Do you withdraw yourself a little. Let me hear thee say, Michael Cassio is not alive.
Because if he loves her, the murder makes no sense. How shall l murder him, lago? This only is the witchcraft l have used. Thou hast not half the power to harm me as l have to be hurt. Didst thou not see her paddle with his hand? And have you mercy too! Still, this energetic, uneven film has much to recommend it, from ornate costumes and Venetian scenery to some fine acting in supporting roles. Laurence Fishburne gave a stunning performance as the very intimidating and conflicted Moor, and Kenneth Branagh as Iago was his usual superb self, switching back and forth from menace in private to merriment or empathy when in the company of those he had to manipulate. Watch you with the guard tonight. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1969--.