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Plot: 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 read more... )(Bill Nighy, Love Actually) develops writer's block and her mother dies of cancer. From this sad beginning, I Capture the Castle turns into 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, E.T. The Extraterrestrial)--but when everything goes the way Cassandra hopes, 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 (Brassed Off) and Marc Blucas--is superb. I Capture the Castle is an absolutely lovely movie, delightful and surprisingly wise. --Bret Fetzer

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  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 22, 2008
    If you liked the book then you will probably like the movie. I liked the book and I think the movie is a very good adaptation.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 3, 2008
    Most of the film is not as goodas the book, but in some ways it is. I thought the ending was very wel done.
    The acting was really good, especially from Romola Garai, Henry Thomas and Bill Nighy.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 1, 2008
    A classic story about poor sisters marring wealthy brothers, but much much better than Pride and Prejudice (By Joe Wright), at least the girls are pretty!!
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 22, 2007
    Very close to the book, but even withough reading it, you get the story. One of my favourite movies.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 7, 2007
    An enjoyable film about an eccentric English family..
    Bill Nighy and Romola Garai are very good in this.
    I have yet to read the book.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 26, 2007
    Brilliant adaption of a briiliant book. Some have objected to the flashbacks at the end, but I personally think it is a good way of seeing Cassandra's journey. Very British and very kooky, I want to be in this film!
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 24, 2007
    so good as a book. i died when she rejected stephen. he was perfect in EVERY single way. but the movie was ok
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 3, 2007
    this movie could potentially be boring if its not your cup of tea...for me this was kind of like sugar and honey *my cup of tea* i liked the story and absolutely LOVED Bill Nighy ...* snaps for pre- Davy Jones Bill Nighy*
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 26, 2007
    Hmmm, in a lot of ways, this film disappointed book lovers, because it isn't all that true.

    Bummer.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 18, 2007
    Beautiful coming of age story!! The book is equally as good as the movie. Henry Cavill is HOT in this!!
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 19, 2007
    I was initially attracted to this movie because it contains some up and coming actors who I'm fascinated by but don't see that often- Romola Garai, Rose Byrne and Bill Nighy. Together, they make a glorious troupe of eccentrics. This is a whimsical coming of age film (based on one of my favourite novels) about 17 year old Cassandra Mortmain who lives in a crumbling castle in the English countryside with her exasperating, funny family.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    January 24, 2007
    Love is not always rational. What would you do if you fell in love with the man meant to marry your sister?
  • Want To See
    MCT:
    January 21, 2007
    I adored the book and, naturally, I want to see the movie now. Only the trailer was enough to convince me that Romola Garai plays Cassandra to perfection. In fact, I can not picture Cassandra as anything else but her. And all the other actors are just perfect for their respective part. (except perhaps Topaz, I didn't picture her like that at all) Plus the music's by Dario Marianelli ! I never wished to see a movie that much in my life and it really sucks that I cannot find it anywhere.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 15, 2007
    I rather enjoyed this pelicula. Was enjoyable and heartwarming, though I wished some of the plot could have ended differently! A few rather dishy members of the case ;), but overall a great British film!
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    December 30, 2006
    An honest portrayal of a young girl's first love and the dramas within her family in the 1930's. 'you can't choose who you fall in love with', it's a sweet yet sad film... that's why i love it
  • Want To See
    MCT:
    November 1, 2006
    I adored the book and, naturally, I want to see the movie now. Only the trailer was enough to convince me that Romola Garai plays Cassandra to perfection. In fact, I can not picture Cassandra as anything else but her. And all the other actors are just perfect for their respective part. (except perhaps Topaz, I didn't picture her like that at all) Plus the music's by Dario Marianelli ! I never wished to see a movie that much in my life and it really sucks that I cannot find it anywhere.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 16, 2006
    Absolutely loved this film, Romola Garai was totall convincing and the pltlone was heartbreaking, fabbulo0us. Read the book as well if you enjoy this.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 5, 2006
    Lovely movie, fantastic acting from all the leads. Really like Rose Byrne and Romola Garai after this
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 1, 2006
    An extraordinary film about a girls passion filled journey into womanhood in which love transcends class barriers. I was glued to the screen... I guess it's the romantic in me.

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  • Rated: (R)
  • Directed by: Tim Fywell
  • Genres: Romance, Art House & International, Drama, Comedy
  • Released: July 11, 2003
  • DVD Released: December 23, 2003

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