O DVD (2001) 2-Disc Deluxe Edition - Mekhi Phifer, Josh Hartnett, Julia Stiles

O DVD (2001) 2-Disc Deluxe Edition - Mekhi Phifer, Josh Hartnett, Julia Stiles

This film is a dark, modern-day retelling of Shakespeare's Othello, set in an elite American high school. Odin James (Mekhi Phifer) is the school's star basketball player and the only black student. He has a beautiful girlfriend, Desi (Julia Stiles), and a bright future. But his best friend, Hugo (Josh Hartnett), driven by a deep-seated jealousy of his own father's (Martin Sheen) affection for Odin, masterfully plants seeds of doubt and suspicion, leading Odin down a tragic path of rage and betrayal.

Praised as an "interesting and gripping movie," O was noted for its "strong, tortured" lead performance by Mekhi Phifer and its intelligent adaptation of Shakespeare's passion for a younger audience. The film's release was famously delayed for two years in the wake of the Columbine tragedy, adding to its controversial reputation.

Called "The Most Controversial Movie of the Year" by Esquire, this 2-Disc Deluxe Edition is a powerful and provocative teen thriller. It's a smart, intense, and tragic story that updates a classic tale with modern relevance.

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