Othello

1602-1603
Shakespeare
Othello
C+

Shakespeare's streak of bad 17th-century plays is temporarily interrupted by this decent if over-rated drama.  Iago isn't in Richard III's league as a charming villain, and the Othello & Desdemona marriage must have some of the worst communication issues ever, but there are some nice turns of phrase here.  Plus, it's hard to dislike a play that inspired a boardgame title.  (Hungry, Hungry Hippos is of course a classic comedy.)