Captain Corelli's Mandolin [DVD] [2001]

Romance. Sadness. War. Peace. Lovely kefalonia. A one to watch film.

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Having missed seeing the film I bought the Dvd. It was lovely. The story based on the novel is well reflected with John Hurt in splendid form as the doctor. The scenery of the island of Cephallonia is stunning and adds to the horror of the treatment and massacre of the Italian soldiers. I would certainly recommend this for a bit of escapism with some good acting as well.

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For all those who have read the book, the film is a little different; they've edited out the more violent aspects and amped up some of the romance. And considering I'm not a fan of the book ending of CCM, I'm okay with that.This film is actually quite good, and the actors do a fantastic job of portraying troubled characters in a time of we and occupation. Nicholas Cage is brilliant with his Mandolin (music is another great aspect to this film) and plays the part of a musical soldier very well.The darker side to this film, despite the beauty of the film locale is shown rather subtly; it isn't all about guns and fighting, rather through the emotional suffering of people in times of war. Yes, the pacing is a bit off here and there but the story itself is strong and focused.This is a movie that is worth watching.

I am a little surprised that this film has been panned by some of the critics, I suspect that is because it doesn't conform to the typical stereotype of a Hollywood film about the Second World War.Perhaps many of the critical reviewers here got to the scene on the beach and switched off ? I have news for you guys, it is the only scene like that in the whole film. Persevere, you will be pleased that you did.I think that ultimately it is quite a moving film.Despite the fact that it is somewhat different to the book (on which it is based) it is still a very well made film with a very positive storyline.Penelope Cruz is excellent, as is John Hurt. I was a little surprised (and apprehensive) at the casting of Nicholas Cage but overall he doesn't make a bad job of things.The filming is wonderful, the story is good, and the scenery breathtaking and, as others have already pointed out, it can usually be purchased for next to nothing, which genuinely surprises me.This is a good film !Buy this film, you will not be disappointed !

Just have to say the only way I could see this movie in the UK was to buy the DVD. I just know there will be hundreds like it.Anyway fabulous movie. Full of Love, Romance, and tears.

A story of fascism on the beautiful island of Kephalonia during the wartime occupation, first by Mussolini's far from willing army and then by 'obedient' German Nazi troops. I have read Louis De Bernier's well researched book twice and never fail to enjoy so much of his dialogue; a selection of his wonderful speeches are repeated in the film. While the love story is fiction the author has taken the threads from stories he gathered from those who witnessed the events of the 1940s. The eventual shooting of the Italian Aqui Division is sadly true. We visited many of the locations of the film, stunningly beautiful now; they contrast with those dreadful war time experiences endured by the Greeks and later by the Italians. Nicholas Cage and Penelope Cruse do justice to this well told history. Russel Watson's rendering the theme song is icing on the cake.