Review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) by Teresa S — 26 Jul 2010
(2001 Director: John Madden) The wonderful direction of this incredible novel (by Louis de Bernieres) brought to the screen is one of my new favorite films. Acting and casting were superb. Left me breathless, similarly to "Memoirs of a Geisha." John Hurt's performance as the father of Pelagia, betrothed to Mandras, who eventually leads the rebellion against the invaing forces, simply blew me away....Penelope Cruz au naturel is even more lovely as an innocent farm girl betrothed to Mandras, her long-time childhood friend.
Madden and the raw performances of this amazing cast did justice to Berneires' novel of life-altering life experiences. [more review to follow].
This review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) was written by Teresa S on 26 Jul 2010.
Captain Corelli's Mandolin has generally received mixed reviews.
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