Rent I Capture the Castle (2003)

3.5 of 5 from 134 ratings
1h 48min
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Synopsis:
Based on the acclaimed Dodie Smith novel that has charmed for generations, 'I Capture The Castle' is a beautiful and uplifting story of first love, self-discovery and family relationships. Narrated by the teenage Cassandra, who chronicles in her diary the life of her eccentric family living in a castle in 1930's England. When two young, rich American men inherit the crumbling estate on which they live, Cassandra begins to understand the complexity of her family's relationships and the bitter-sweet taste of first love.
Actors:
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Directors:
Writers:
Dodie Smith, Heidi Thomas
Studio:
Momentum
Genres:
Drama
Collections:
Children & Family, Children's Books On Screen: Best Adventure Films, Remembering Leslie Phillips
BBFC:
Release Date:
03/11/2003
Run Time:
108 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Director, Producer and Writer Commentary
  • Interview with Romola Garai
  • Trailer

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Reviews (1) of I Capture the Castle

Perfect casting. - I Capture the Castle review by RhysH

Spoiler Alert
01/05/2018

The casting for this adaptation of Dodie Smith's 1948 novel is wonderful. Romola Garai is perfect as Cassandra, the right mix of naivety and worldly-wisdom. We know Bill Nighy can do charm and humour but here he dishes up angst and anger. To mention just two performances may be a disservice to the rest of this excellent cast.

The quality of the performances and Heidi Thomas's sparkling screenplay steers this film away from being a flimsy costume drama into a drama with bathos and genuine humour.

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