Bill Nighy, Henry Cavill, Henry Thomas
When her family moves into a glamorous castle in the English countryside, Cassandra (Romola Garai) imagines great things will happen. But the decaying castle loses its appeal as her novelist father ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: December 23, 2003
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Flixster Reviews (330)
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November 17, 2008I think I enjoyed this movie more than most people did, but I don't see how anyone with good taste could not like this film.
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September 22, 2009I've always wanted to see and so has my older sister so one day we will get round to finally watching it.
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August 21, 2009Touching in all aspects, addicting, and eye catching....this movie has it all. Being drawn in to the landscape one can see why anyone would want to live in a castle. Beautifully directed, beautifully scripted, along with beautiful actors and actresses. You will want to watch thi...( read more)
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June 27, 2009Cute little movie, probably one of the better performances I've seen from Henry Thomas in awhile.
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December 22, 2008A beautiful sentimental journey that digs deep into the heart and delicately rediscovers noble meanings such as love, sacrifice and self-realization.
Critic Reviews
October 14, 2003
Marcy Dermansky, About.com
July 18, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
It would be fun to be a member of the Mortmain family -- maybe the younger brother, who shows every sign of growing up to be Harry Potter. full review
July 16, 2003
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
A quiet, charming picture (if not a dazzling one) that's true in spirit to its source material. full review
July 10, 2003
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
The evident affection that the filmmakers bear toward Smith's novel, and toward the odd, spirited people who inhabit it, gives the film a modest, hardworking appeal. full review
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