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I Capture The Castle [2003]Snagging.org In association with Amazon.co.ukOnline Shop | Property Guides | Kitchen & Home | Garden Tools | Power Tools | Consumer Electronics Get the Snagging Checklist Here! I Capture The Castle [2003] starring: Romola Garai, Rose Byrne, Bill Nighy, Marc Blucas, Sinéad Cusack directed by: Tim Fywell ![: I Capture The Castle [2003]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41KTVYFR3TL._SL160_.jpg) List Price: £17.99 Amazon.co.uk's Price: £4.98 You Save: £13.01 (72%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Audience Rating: Parental GuidanceBinding: DVD EAN: 5060049140445 Format: PAL Label: Momentum Pictures Languages: Manufacturer: Momentum Pictures Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Momentum Pictures Region Code: 2 Release Date: January 26, 2004 Running Time: 108 minutes Studio: Momentum Pictures Theatrical Release Date: 2003 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: Based on Dodie Smith's much-loved novel, I Capture the Castle turns out to be an equally lovely film, delightful and surprisingly wise. When her family moves into a glamorous castle in the countryside, Cassandra (Ramola Garai) imagines great things will happen. But the decaying castle loses its appeal as her novelist father (Bill Nighy) develops writer's block and her mother dies of cancer. From this sad beginning, I Capture the Castle becomes an utterly engaging coming-of-age story as 17-year-old Cassandra and her older sister Rose (Rose Byrne) struggle to win the attentions of their new American landlord (Henry Thomas)--but when everything goes the way Cassandra wishes, her hopes fall apart. Garai's wonderful performance carries the audience through bittersweet discoveries about life and adulthood with hope and yearning. The entire cast--also featuring Tara Fitzgerald and Marc Blucas--is superb. --Bret Fetzer Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The story but not the magicThis film faithfully follows the story of Dodie Smith's beautiful and sometimes painful novel, but cannot capture its magic or the lyrical narrative which is so important (and what is really successful) about the novel. Read the book first, then enjoy this film for the pictures! Rating:  - Passionless, unimaginative but tolerable viewing!!!I must admit I was rather disappointed with 'I capture the Castle'. I won't go to the bother of retelling the story; previous reviewers have done so. What was good? Very simply the setting is abslutely divine...very fairytale-like, which definitely suited the mood of the story, Dario Marionelli's magical musical score, the costumes and the lead played superbly by Romola Garai, bringing that really likable touch of innocence to this coming of age story. I particularly liked the way alot of the movie was done in voice-over where we got to hear Garai's private thoughts. What was wrong? Well unfortunately 'I capture the Castle' is one of those films that could have been amazing but ended up leaving the viewer feeling cold and almost wondering what the point of the whole story was. To start with the story is incredibly slow-paced: in the first half this fault is not so apparent due to action taking place however the movie is easily a half an hour too long. Secondly the screenplay is tragically poor. As a lover of costume drama I have become accustomed to well-written dialogues, snappy one-liners and thought-provoking statements that make me grin foolishly. Sadly this was not the case with this film. Such a fault is fatal and destroys all efforts made by the star studded cast to create a masterpiece. Finally there was an annoying lack of chemistry between Romola Garai and her various beaux. This drama is essentially a romantic drama and so such a fault is inexcusable. Not one of the numerous romantic scenes failed to send my heart a flutter. However for me the film's greatest fault was it's unbelievable lack of passion. Coming of age stories are meant to be funny, fast-paced and filled with an 'anything is possible if you believe' philosophy. This movie, despite looking fantastic, lacked the charm to make it stand alone as a classic. For me that was the catastrophic mistake made. It failed to make me feel walking on air, it failed to make me smile, it failed to ignite any emotion in me whatsoever. To sum up: 'I capture the Castle' is far from the worst movie I've ever seen but undoubtedly it's a million miles from the best. A good movie in my opinion does the following: Makes the viewer care about the characters and how circumstances turn out for them. This movie did not really make me feel for the characters in any strong way. While I was mildly interested in finding out what happened to them if a power-cut had occured I probably wouldn't have lost any sleep over not knowing their fate. Remains in your head for many days after: This movie had been long forgotten the day after viewing. Creates a desire to see it again: In this case maybe in a few years time. Watching this movie is not essentially a loss of two precious hours of your life but take my advice borrow it from a friend or better still if it's passionate drama you're after buy 'North and South'. Rating:  - BrilliantI can't imagine what other reviewers meant by saying the book got lost - the spirit is super-strong in this adaptation. Anything with Bill Nighy in is worth watching, and the essential madcap spirit of Dodie Smith's loveably dysfunctional family is preserved and heightened. Strong cast, great story, brilliant locations - and a happy(ish) ending: what more could you want? Rating:  - If you loved the novel, don't watch thisThis adaptation loses all the humour, freshness and passion of the novel. Additionally the storyline has been changed (presumable to suit the script). The novel has been a favourite of mine for 40+ years and I have been looking forward to watching this DVD since I was given it as a Christmas present. I was highly disappointed. Rating: - EXCELLENT FILM!This film which is based on Dodie Smith's 'I Capture The Castle' is the most atmospheric film I've seen for a long time. The desperate cold and hunger that the family endures because, as the family 'indulges' their writer father, they fall deeper into debt, can be felt by the viewer. The girls, their brother and their mother are all beautiful in different ways and this delicate, suffering beauty gives passion and life to the film. Other reviewers have told the story of the film, so I feel that I'd rather concentrate on the effects - the huge lonely castle, the cold moat, the dreaming children, their wonderful eccentric parents, all contribute to the effect of magic in the film. The contrast with London, the Dorchester hotel and also the flat Rose goes to live in is palpably felt becaise everyone is warm in there and have plenty to eat and warm water to bath in. The music contributes beautifully to the atmosphere and the scene of Cassandra's first kiss on that wonderfully vulnerable mouth of hers is underscored by the surge of music. Reading the book is a different experience - one sees more in the imagination, but the film gives the cold and eerieness more colour. It's great, enjoy it!  Try searching the Internet for "I Capture The Castle [2003]" or Ebay for "I Capture The Castle [2003]". You might also be interested in the following great products:
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