But the production of “Othello” co-headlined by Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal lacks a Big Idea to make it seem like ...
Shakespeare’s leanest tragedy gets a starry, headlong production that embraces the action but misses the mystery.
Denzel Washington may be bringing his version of “ Othello ” to the screen.
Denzel Washington is the star of the show but he plays his Othello with a remoteness that can throw off the play.