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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Tim Fywell |
| Stars: |
Rose Byrne |
| Actors: |
Tara Fitzgerald |
| Genre: |
Dramas |
| Subgenre: |
Based On A Novel · Writers · Family Film |
| MPAA Rating: |
R (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
VHS |
| UPC: |
043396025844 |
| Release Date: |
2003 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 53min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD, 1hr 53min
Release Company: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (December 23, 2003)
UPC: 043396025943 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS, 1hr 53min
Release Company: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (December 23, 2003)
UPC: 043396025844 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
Heidi Thomas |
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Professional Reviews
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(07/18/2003, p.30, Roger Ebert): "...[Fywell] generates touching emotion through the plight of Cassandra....[Garai] is heart-winning in the role..." |
| More Information |
| Details: |
British period piece romance film fans should rejoice over I CAPTURE THE CASTLE, a film that earns its emotional payoffs, and manages to avoid the many clever and cloying traps that befall many of its brethren. Based on the novel by Dodie Smith, the tale surrounds an artistic family living in 1930s England in a rundown castle, waiting for their high-strung father to finish his next novel. Narrated by the 17-year-old daughter, Cassandra Mortmain (Romola Garai) who lives in the shadow of her older sister Rose (Rose Byrne), the film sweeps the viewer along on a believable mood of wistful longing, especially when two handsome brothers (Henry Thomas and Marc Blucas) come to visit the manor next door. Romance is in the air, but everyone soon finds themselves hopelessly ensnared in triangles of affection, and for all its victim's sweetness and good intentions, love is determined to run its own, contrary course. <br> <br> Thanks to an intelligent but not overly dry script there are plenty of rich characterizat... |
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