I Capture the Castle (2003)
A classic English story told in a fresh, vivacious style by the teenage heroine of the piece. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Tim Fywell
Written By: Dodie Smith, Heidi Thomas
Starring: Bill Nighy, Henry Thomas, Rose Byrne, James Faulkner, Romola Garai, Marc Blucas, Sinéad Cusack, Tara Fitzgerald, Henry Cavill, Dolly Wells, David Bamber, Joe Sowerbutts
Country: UK
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I Capture the Castle belongs to 7 collections
1. Film Titles That Are Complete Sentences (collaborative: moderated by MacSwell - 7 stars)
2. 1930s period film (collaborative: moderated by djross - 5 stars)
3. BBC Films Productions (collaborative: moderated by ellinikos - 2 stars)
4. Female Bath Scene (collaborative - 1 star)
5. British Literature at the Movies (collaborative: moderated by Dunstan-xxx)
6. 2C (public: twisp)
7. 2003: Year in Review (public: polanski28)
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| Date | User | Rating | |
| Jan 08, 2021 |  |
MargusTa | 58 42nd |
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Based on Dodie Smith's brilliant novel, this coming to age (or insane) movie, has plenty of golden moments. Sometimes the plot is jumping in one puddle too long. But cast is performing very well and keeps the interest on.
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| Mar 17, 2013 |  |
bookhouseboy | 33 30th |
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Too heavy on narration and stronger-script-starvation; a mostly fine cast can't repair all that sentimental melodramatic damage.
*Preview*: #13#, exp-3*, story, reviews, cast, R2.
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| Feb 28, 2010 |  |
astrakhan | 85 93rd |
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Immensely enjoyable, despite the story becoming a bit silly (too much book crammed into one film). The production values were top notch, cinematography and lighting in particular world class - stunning to look at. Props and costume really excelled themselves to bring the 1930s sparkling to life (with just a few anachronisms!) Superb casting and fine performances from all around, particularly Romola Garai, a "plain Jane" who the camera adores. A great depiction of teenage hormones and emotions.
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| Mar 24, 2008 |  |
SlrSoapbox | 65 30th |
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Just average.
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| Mar 06, 2008 |  |
AnnMovie | 20 2nd |
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Um... what was the point?
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| Aug 14, 2007 |  |
Shoran | 90 97th |
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A beautiful story, unravelling as the movie progresses.
The characters have a faint whimsical quality, yet still have a raw, rough edge to them. The emotions are portrayed wonderfully, and the end is a real tearjerker.
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| Aug 14, 2007 |  |
Vince Leo (Qwipster's Movie Reviews) | 73 67th |
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A young woman's tale every bit as whimsical and entertaining as the similar Ever After, both romantic fairytales told without the use of magic or spells. [Full Review]
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| Average Percentile 48.75% from 129 Ratings |  |