O (Othello)

Shakespeare goes to high school in this controversial revamping of the Bard’s "Othello." The setting is a modern-day suburban prep school where basketball star Odin (Mekhi Phifer), the sole black student, becomes the target of jealous teammate Hugo’s (Josh Hartnett) plan to stir feelings of mistrust between Odin and his girlfriend, dean’s daughter Desi (Julia Stiles). Martin Sheen, Andrew Keegan also star; directed by Tim Blake Nelson. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.