Featured Audience Ratings

• Jim H

  
  In a tale of nepotism gone wrong, Henry II appoints his friend Thomas Becket as Archbishop of Caterbury but isn't prepared for the consequences when Becket takes his commitment to God seriously. Richard Burton plays Becket with a reserve and subtle conscience, and from the first… More
  In a tale of nepotism gone wrong, Henry II appoints his friend Thomas Becket as Archbishop of Caterbury but isn't prepared for the consequences when Becket takes his commitment to God seriously. Richard Burton plays Becket with a reserve and subtle conscience, and from the first moment, he makes the character profoundly interesting. He's helped by a good script that makes who Becket is the focus of the first act. Peter O'Toole is hilarious and at his scenery-chewing best, playing the madcap king with the kind of gusto that made him famous, and his third act scenes reveal a humanity - a pathos - that makes his character even more interesting. Overall, despite the fine art direction, most of Becket is a character study involving the two leads, and the acting master class that is Burton and O'Toole is enough to carry this film admirably.

• Melvin W

  
  Becket is a fantastic period piece. It's long and some scenes are very drawn out, but it is well worth the watch. It's visually stunning and there isn't a bad performance in the film. Becket is the true story of the friendship of King Henry II and Thomas Becket. They… More
  Becket is a fantastic period piece. It's long and some scenes are very drawn out, but it is well worth the watch. It's visually stunning and there isn't a bad performance in the film. Becket is the true story of the friendship of King Henry II and Thomas Becket. They have a strong friendship until Henry makes Becket the Archbishop of Canterbury. Becket loyalty turns from Henry to God and the King doesn't like that too much. It truly is an epic film.

• AJ V

  
  Two best friends, one an amoral king, the other a man of God. This movie has a great story and great actors for the characters. It's kind of long, but I really liked it, and I recommend seeing it.

• Jennifer D

  
  Awesome, the first real bromance picture. As actors Burton and O'Toole did fantastically well. As was expected I think. O'Toole's character a bit more, it's what you get for being animated, I guess. I will admit it dragged a bit towards the middle, but even for… More
  Awesome, the first real bromance picture. As actors Burton and O'Toole did fantastically well. As was expected I think. O'Toole's character a bit more, it's what you get for being animated, I guess. I will admit it dragged a bit towards the middle, but even for someone who isn't religious, I found it interesting and even funny at times and well worth watching.

• Tim S

  
  Great film with extraordinary performances by O'Toole and Burton. This film is one of the best examples of how a historically based character study should be done. Looks great and very well written. I enjoyed this film a lot.

• Michael G

  
  The chemistry between Burton and O'Toole is incredible. Shame the plot wouldn't let it last. I enjoyed Becket a lot more than I thought I would. It came off like a tight-assed Shakespearian story that I can rarely get into. Burton was great, but O'Toole stole the show.… More
  The chemistry between Burton and O'Toole is incredible. Shame the plot wouldn't let it last. I enjoyed Becket a lot more than I thought I would. It came off like a tight-assed Shakespearian story that I can rarely get into. Burton was great, but O'Toole stole the show. "I don't like my children!"--best line of the movie.

• Ken S

  
  This movie makes someone I know very horny...how facinating is that?

• John B

  
  Beautiful! Only the English know how to create a great historical drama and they faceoff between Burton and O'Toole is fabulous. I personally enjoyed O'Toole's performance slightly better.

• Alec B

  
  There are scenes that are dramatically dull and the characters endless speeches do belabor the point repeatedly, however for the two central performances of Burton and O'Toole (and John Gielgud's cameo) it is really great to watch. And while the film's themes are… More
  There are scenes that are dramatically dull and the characters endless speeches do belabor the point repeatedly, however for the two central performances of Burton and O'Toole (and John Gielgud's cameo) it is really great to watch. And while the film's themes are repetitive its still delightfully subversive in moments, especially when it suggests how easily the masses are placated by simple religious gestures.

• Constanza B

  
  Depth and quality performances turned in by its stars, refined, unaffected, and effortless, delivering lines from a superb screenplay with an interesting subject at its heart. Sumptuous sets and colorful costumes.

• hawk l

  
  Serious, stagey historical drama, Burton and O'Toole are great sparring partners. They and John Gielgud, as French king Louis VII, displaying tremendous acting talent.

• cody f

  
  Great film! Burton and O'Toole are so good that its a shame they didn't do more films together. To see them in a 60's version of Tango and Cash or Lethel Weapon would have been one of the best films of all time. It also helps me to sleep at night to hear Robert Osborne… More
  Great film! Burton and O'Toole are so good that its a shame they didn't do more films together. To see them in a 60's version of Tango and Cash or Lethel Weapon would have been one of the best films of all time. It also helps me to sleep at night to hear Robert Osborne say that the 2 men were drinking buddies and agreed not to drink until they got the characters down, that lasted 2 days then they were drunk while filming the rest of the picture. O'Toole's King Henry acts like a spoiled child who only cares for one thing in the world, his friend Becket. O'Toole creates one of the best film characters and shines throughout. (I think Gene Wilder uses this character in Start The Revolution Without Me.) Burton's Becket is an incredibly intellegent man who changes a few times throughout the film. All you want to see is these two men together and have them conquer Europe..The only problem I had with the film was how quickly Becket converts into a christian. Add 10 to 15 minutes to this already 2 plus hour film and it could be even better.

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