Captain Corelli's Mandolin

When I was watching this movie one thought had come to my mind for several times: "It's not really what I expected, I thought it would be better", but now that I finished watching it I realize: why should I... Full review

I actually was looking forward to this movie. After reading a number of reviews before the release, it sounded like a genuinely nice film, one that was beautifully filmed and one with an interesting cast (Nicholas Cage, Penelope Cruz and... Full review

Ok, it's a given that you cannot make a good movie from a good book. (Unless you make it a trilogy :-) But comparing the book Corelli's Mandolin to this movie it's clear how much has to be cut to... Full review

Well, I see most of you liked this movie(I didn't). I read the book a few years ago and thought that it was quite good. I am of the firm belief that one shouldn't really compare books to their adaptation... Full review

After a somewhat slow start I thought this movie about the Italian occupation of a Greek island during World War II picked up and became a quite enjoyable watch for a couple of hours, from primarily two points of view.... Full review

Being Of Cephallonian descent, I was happily surprised when watching the movie. I have heard the true history from my relatives that still live in Cephalonia, but when watching the movie and reading the book the sketchy bits of history... Full review

As is often the case when you attempt to take a 400 plus page book and cram it into a two hour film, a lot is lost. Here director John Madden (Shakespeare in Love) takes on an extremely ambitious project... Full review

At first I didn't think I would like this movie, but as it progressed it became better and better. I love music and I was impressed with how well Cage could fake the movements of playing a mandolin. My son... Full review

A beautiful, sensitive film that brings home the futility and cruelty of wars no matter what the so-called reasons. The performance of Cage and Cruz were quite impressive, but it is to the older Greek characters that go the highest praises.... Full review

Unlike many, I have not read the book and so I watched this purely as a film in its own right. I'm not especially keen on romance dramas, and I expected this to be a bit slushy and/or operatic so... Full review

Video: Presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen on DVD, "Captain Corelli´s Mandolin" looks gorgeous. Captain Corelli's Mandolin [Special Edition] However, the script and the editing fail to create a compelling narrative. ... Full Review

this is well displayed throughout the film....Unfortunately, the problem with setting a movie in a time of war is the inevitable combat sequences.....had the film continued on in this mold, I would have highly recommended it.....Captain Corelli's Mandolin is based on a wonderful story full of power and emotion....Corelli is played by Nicolas Cage, a fine actor who should never be allowed to attempt an Italian accent again..... ... Full Review

Corelli and the Italians try their best to get along with the islanders When the gripping tragedy of the war storms in, that part of the film is also effective. The amount of humor in the film surprised me, a gentle, good natured humor. ... Full Review

The film, lush in scenery and heavy on romance, would seem to be a better fit for the holiday season..... ... Full Review

The Corelli tale, however, plays it like a myth. Instead of smooth transitions based on events and character, the story seems to lurch from romance to comedy to grim war scenes and finally to a Hollywood hokum ending. ... Full Review

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