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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 18, 2003
Pros: Great story, great acting, good effects
Cons: Better villian
Summary: General Irwin, Robert Redford, has served the army for countless years gaining the rank of a three star general. After recklessly sending his troops into a certain death sentence Irwin finds himself in a maximum security prison with his ranking ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 17, 2002
Pros: Excellent script, effective lighting, special effects, good subject research, beautiful casting, impeccable innuendo and message
Cons: Not made for mindless adrenalin junkies with $9 burning a whole in their pocket
Summary: I’m not surprised by the lack of positive reviews for this movie. All the timing circumstances aside, American’s wouldn’t have understood this movie anyway. How could they possibly? This movie wasn’t made for everyday Americans. And Redford can get ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 28, 2002
Pros: Terrific portrayal of principle.
Cons: Might place a bad image of the military in some ill-informed people.
Summary: I must say that I found it to be a very interesting movie. From the time I saw the previews I knew it was a movie I would watch, and will own. It reveals that there is more to the military than guns and tanks. There is a person behind every uniform. Each ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 16, 2001
Pros: Dialog, cinematography, etc.
Cons: Not very much.
Summary: Rod Lurie is quickly climbing my list of favorite directors. After last year's great The Contender, he comes back just a year later with his best effort to date, THE LAST CASTLE. This film has no major flaws, which is rare. Redford is excellent and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 15, 2001
Pros: A strong story and compelling characters = crowd-pleasing escapist entertainment.
Cons: Cynics won't like the predictable, patriotic, flag-waving finale and the lack of subtlety.
Summary: Oscar alert! This high-tension military prison drama is the first real contender of the Fall season.
The story begins as idolized but court-martialed three-star Army General Irwin (Robert Redford) is delivered in handcuffs to a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 27, 2002
Pros: The Flag, the wall, the discipline that never goes away.
Cons: Incomprehensible to most civilians.
Summary: This film is proof that something as abruptly violent as a slap in the face can also be as subtle as the sound of a butterfly's flight. You need only to scan the teasers for most of the other Epinions reviews to realize that very few of the reviewers ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 19, 2002
Pros: A different angle on a prison flick, Redford, and the musical score
Cons: Was released at a very bad time...light moments are rare indeed.
Summary: This has got to be a record for one of the best, yet most underrated movies released in the past few years. I can see I will have to defend my evaluation, since more sophisticated critics who reviewed this movie have dealt it a death blow by their ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 9, 2001
Pros: Redford and Gandolfini facing off on screen.
Cons: Somewhat predictable, violent.
Summary: Redford suddenly seems to be trying to pump out as many movies as possible before he dies. He does give a good performance, however it is not his best. Gandolfini proudly plays his part, unbreakable until the very end. To see Redford and Gandolfini ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 29, 2001
Pros: Well conceived.
Cons: Short concept.
Summary: In a nutshell: What is the role of prison? Is it punishment or atonement?
The role of prisoner and warden, the role of student and teacher and the
theory and the reality, all come to light in this well conceived, but
unfortunately short ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 26, 2001
Pros: Actor-James Gandolfini
Plot/Location/Setting-Military Prison, filmed in Tennessee
Cons: Supporting cast
sound
Only average camera work.
Summary: I've seen the Last Castle twice now. In my opinion, this film deserves four stars. I found it to be a moving experience while watching this film. James Gandolfini, who stars as the military Commander of the prison (incredible with a lisp) deserves a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 23, 2001
Pros: Redford and Gandolfini's interaction; prison takeover
Cons: Very dull at the beginning
Summary: This movie actually surprised me. It was quite enjoyable once it got going. The beginning though is quite dull.
The last castle is a US military prison. Col Winter (James Gandolfini) is in charge of it and don't you forget. He's got a big ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 23, 2001
Pros: Redford and Gandofino
Cons: Weak Script!
Summary: What can we learn here that applies to our current situation. Well remember they are using Hollywood writers to script new out of the box ideas for operation enduring freedom. The one line that really caught my attention was when Redford says, if you ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 22, 2001
Pros: Action packed, well acted movie.
Cons: I was hoping for a different ending.
Summary: (Warning: Hint about the ending is discussed)
I viewed this movie today, and I have to say, I was definitely impressed. Robert Redford did a great job in this film, though I am not really a major fan of his. This was a well thought out ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 16, 2001
Pros: The great acting and good plot keeps your attention
Cons: The Ending is a bit cliche
Summary: I had high hopes when I went to a sneak preview for The Last Castle, starring Robert Redford and James Gandolfini. I wasn't disappointed. This movie has a solid plot, good drama, and some fantastic action sequences. The movie also draws you in and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 31, 2010
Pros: talented cast, great setting
Cons: it's all wasted by a cliche-ridden story
Summary: Robert Redford has been an actor I've always liked quite a bit, and not just for his good looks and politics. There doesn't seem to be a role he hasn't done well in. The Last Castle might not have been the best choice he's ever made as far ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 24, 2004
Pros: Some good "warm/fuzzy" feelings.
Cons: Rehashed predictable prison stuff.
Summary: Maybe The Last Castle could have been a really good movie… Maybe… It’s a prison movie, so it wouldn’t have been easy to do. …Still, it is possible. The Shawshank Redemption showed that it’s still feasible to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 2, 2002
Pros: A well acted film
Cons: It's difficult to feel happy about prisoners getting their way
Summary: "The Last Castle" is like many prison movies/stories. The setting is a prison and the main characters fight injustice within their walls of captivity. TLC is in a military setting, and Robert Redford is the main character. He plays a Lieutenant ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 7, 2001
Pros: Inspirational spirit and mood, nice performances from Redford and Gandolfini
Cons: Does nothing original or outstanding
Summary: In 1994, The Shawshank Redemption set the standard by which every other movie set in a prison is, and should be measured against. Now I do not expect any movie to come near the quality and mastery of that film, but it is hard not to recognize when a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 29, 2001
Pros: Mentally inspiring, Robert Redford, the different "maneuvers"
Cons: A bit of a stretch for the ending and the motives
Summary: The Last Castle is a film starring Robert Redford and James Gandolfini. Redford is a disgraced general court-martialed, found guilty, and setenced to 10 years. James Gandolfini is the "warden" who treats his prisoners with calculated cruelty to keep them ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 24, 2001
Pros: Gandolfini and Ruffalo are great, stylish cinematography.
Cons: Over-simplified story and Redford's character don't add the charisma needed.
Summary: “The Last Castle”, the latest film from film critic-turned-director Rod Lurie, is ultimately less successful than his previous film “The Contender”. Despite the many faults in “The Contender”, the film had a remarkably powerful point of view which isn’t ... read more
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