I Capture The Castle (DVD)

It is a shame that sometimes the big Hollywood blockbuster films dominate the multiplexes of our land. Yes the multi million dollar movies are good but sometimes a wee gem goes by unnoticed as everyone is clamouring to see Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Renee Zweleger or Gwyneth Paltrow in their latest movie. One such gem was a BBC made film I Capture the Castle which enchanted and captivated me with its beautiful cinematography, period costumes and its gentle witty humour. I Capture the Castle was one I meant to see at the cinema but for some reason I missed it but a couple of nights ago I sat down to watch it in the on the small screen on video. The film is about ...  Read the complete review

I Capture the Castle, to judge by the age group theediscerning shared the cinema with, is one of those films for old dears to watch of a Tuesday afternoon, remembering the 1930s in which it is set. However to judge from watching the screen and not the audience, it is a family film. Theediscerning had only heard of the book, by 101 Dalmatians inventor Dodie Smith, in connection with this film, but then became aware that among the few people that claimed to have read it, it was widely regarded as a classic, and one of their favourites ever. This was borne by the book’s next appearance, in the 100-strong shortlist for the Nation’s Favourite Read, or whatever it’s ...  Read the complete review