The More Original It is, the Better

When a play like Othello becomes famous, there are always going to knockoffs and badly written spin offs. While the film "O" does have its flaws, the movie should not be thrown away as a piece of junk. A movie such as this was suppose to bring modern meaning to a play that had such meaning when it was originally written. It was suppose to connect the past to the present and bring a touch of classical literature learning into one. It could be argued that this movie is so different from the play that it is not related in any way. It could also be said that if a movie is just like the play come to life, it may lose its audiences. People like the original stories, but many people like to see movies and stories that give a new twist on an old classic. High school students find this new approach to Shakespeare very helpful for them to understand his plays. A movie such as "O" can help students understand the story in such a way that it would relate to them. If they can find an element of the story that makes them understand the purpose of the play a little more, is more than enough reason to make a movie. Just because its not exactly the same, does not mean its not its own piece of art that should be recognized. If writers, actors, and directors are able to bring a new life into an old story, then that is a great talent that should be shared. If a new edition of the story comes out it could help people see the original story in a different light. Many other media outlets have done projects like that and have succeeded, such as Wicked. A important thing to keep in mind when seeing a movie like "O" is whether or not Shakespeare may have intended for the story to be this way in modern times, when so much has changed. Plus, being too original when everyone knows what's going to happen and how it happens is not going to draw anyone in. It's the new way of going down the path to the end is what really draws people in, whether its reading or watching it.