The Canterville Ghost
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Movie Reviews of The Canterville Ghost
Movie Review: Delightful Ghost Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I longed for a good ghost movie, there was the old version of the canterville ghost, but we needed something up to date for a new generation, this is it.
A delightful way to spend a stormy night. There are a lot of lightening flashes as an American family discovers what can happen in an old haunted castle on a dark and stormy night in the English countryside.
The Dad gets a job in England and the teenage daughter, Ginny, hates the idea of leaving friends and familiarity to travel to old England. Mom and her two younger brothers are enjoying themselves and trying to keep peace between Dad and Ginny.
They should have been forewarned, the owners were too eager to rent the castle and even warned them, but Dad doesn't believe in ghosts.
When Ginny starts experiencing strange occurrences in the old mansion she has something to do besides feel sorry for herself as she goes to explore and find out why this totured ghost cannot rest.
This is a Beautiful story of faith, love, family ties, and neighborliness as the neighbor boy tries to hide the fact that he is the Duke of Cheshire, he enters the mix and tries to comfort Ginny when her father won't believe her, thinking she is making this all up for her own benefit.
The ghost of Canterville too has his part to play in bringing the family closer together anf teaching Ginny that its alright to face your fears and open your heart.
Hope you enjoy this on Halloween night. Perfect for all ages, an excellent family movie.
Lucy
Movie Review: Fun Family Fare
Summary: 5 Stars
It seems that any newer version of a movie will be measured against an older version; I suppose we do that without really thinking about it. Well I have done that with this movie and compared it to the 1944 version starring Charles Laughton. That version is the one that comes to mind when I hear the title.
I'm a real fan of Patrick Stewart and enjoy watching him work, but this version of the Canterville Ghost has to come in a close second to the Charles Laughton version in my opinion. I'm glad to have it and enjoyed watching it; if you have never seen the Charles Laughton version then you won't be spoiled by the memory.
In all fairness, I believe my memories of the II World War and the sacrifices and dedication of all Americans involved in the war effort greatly influence my perspective on the 1944 version. My wife and I watched this version of the movie last night and she commented that she thought this version was much better than the 1944 version.
This is a touching version and Patrick Stewart does a compelling job as Sir Simon de Canterville.
Movie Review: Another Gem (all be it a small one) In Patrick Stewart's Body of Work
Summary: 5 Stars
Having seen, "The Canterville Ghost" years ago, I knew it was something I wanted to see again. It's just scary enough to give an appreciated shock or two, but not so much that you can't sit down with your 8-12 year old and have a family movie night. My 18 and 19 year olds enjoyed it.
In the beginning when the ghost has decided he must rid the hall and himself of the "Ameri-cans", it seems a little silly the way he goes about it. Later however, once he's come to accept the family and has begun to think of the daughter as a friend, the moments between them are touching.
The blossoming relationship between the girl and the young duke was tastfully done without the crap that usually accompanies scenes with young lovers.
The father's attitude toward the daughter was more like a step-relationship than an otherwise loving father who doesn't know haw to deal with his eldest child becoming a young woman.
All in all, "The Canterville Ghost" is just a good movie for a family.
Movie Review: pretty good new adaptation
Summary: 5 Stars
I've seen a few other, older versions of The Canterville Ghost. This verison is a newer version I saw on TV recently.
The story is about an American family that moves into an old English castle. The castle is haunted by a ghost, Sir Simon de Canterville. Virginia, the teenage daughter in the family, befriends the ghost and helps him to break a curse upon him.
The movie is good for the entire family to enjoy. It has a little suspense and a little romance to keep teens and adults interested.
Movie Review: Very Good Overall
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this because I liked the Charles Laughton version. However this is overall a better movie. Patrick Stewart is excellent as well as the rest of the cast and the script. Very enjoyable. It is too bad the Charles Laughton version was altered to make it more Patriotic. He was very suited to the role.