I Capture the Castle
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Movie Reviews of I Capture the Castle
Movie Review: Not moved
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm going to assume the book "I Captured the Castle" is better than the movie. The cinematography is excellent, and the acting is decent all around except for the lead character played by Romola Garai. In her most dramatic scene, a confrontation with her father, she played out her emotions in an over-slow, melodramatic manner like a bad, bad stage play. I'll give her a break because this is one of her first films, but thank goodness Bill Nighy carried the rest of the scene. The funny thing is when you listen to Romola during her interview in the special features, you think "Why couldn't we get this part of you in the film"? She's an intelligent and witty woman, but her performance as the lead character was just underwhelming. That's a horrible shame. The lead always sets the tone for the film. This would explain why the movie seemed to drag.
I found this film to be a bore despite the wonderful talent.
Movie Review: A Disappointment
Summary: 2 Stars
I watched this movie twice to try to give it a fair chance, but I was just as disappointed the second time even when I was prepared for what was coming. Anyone who loved the humor, charm and well-roundedness of the novel, please don't expect to find that here. The plot has been reduced to just being about sexual tension (not love), depression and struggling against poverty. Cassandra is a shadow of her book self. She's mopey and despressed... kind of like the movie. Cassandra and her father have a reunion/fogiveness scene that is not in the book and doesn't really fit the characters, and Simon's motives for kissing Cassandra are reinterpreted, turning him into a real cad. I think the book's magic is gone. For those like me hoping for a worthy film to capture "Capture the Castle", we'll have to settle in for a long wait.Movie Review: Read the Book, it's SO much better !!!
Summary: 2 Stars
I watched this movie, then read the book a year later, and had to watch the movie again to see why I hadn't cared for it. I loved the book, and as usual, when good books are made into a movie, the story suffers. I will say that having read the book, I understood the movie better. So much was in the book that the movie ignored or skimmed over, and of course there were also additions to the movie that were not accurate. Having said that, I did enjoy the movie much better the second time around. So here's my suggestion. Treat yourself to both the book and the movie. Read the book first. Enjoy the movie after.Movie Review: Soap City
Summary: 2 Stars
This is, quite simply, a soap opera--of the most egregious sort. Teen age girls might well be its principal audience. Oprah would love it.
The acting, directing, and photography are first rate. It's the story that kills. There is no humor, most of the characters are nasty or mad, and there are buckets of tears. The two semi-nude scenes are simply a joke, a blatant attempt to attract an audience.
The review printed on the DVD box calls the film "Frightfully romantic and terribly funny." Both claims are simply ridiculous. What a waste of time.
Movie Review: Boring compared to the book
Summary: 2 Stars
I dont have to go into what the movie is about. There are enough comments that explain the plot, etc. It was not faithful to the book that much. I HATED THE CHOICE OF ACTORS. The dad was a good actor, but as for the main charactor Cassandra? Hated her. I did not picture the actor as her. It was horrible and boring to watch IF YOU HAVE READ THE BOOK. I like the feel of the movie. It was smooth and well directed, but whoever chose the actors sucked. That is my main issue.