Review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) by Lilo C — 06 Jun 2008

I don`t know where to begin, I ll try. Comparing to the Book of Louis de Berniere, the the Movie is lacking with some details, but this is not new when it comes to the Movies which are based upon Books.

I remember my Sis Recommeded this Movie to me ages ago. I totally forgot it, but luckily we caught it on TV.

I must admit I watch Nicolas Cage Movies in German only. Don`t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with Cage`s voice, it is just the Martin Kessler voice is so perfect for Nicolas Cage.

Okay back to Movie.

If had never read the Book, I would have said "Everything about the movie was perfect.".

For those who are not interested to read the Book and want to see Nicolas Cage, Christian Bale, Penelope Cruz, in a moving Drama, Romance and "War Movie." This is perfect. It moved me a lot, though I was moved by the Book a lot more.

Surprising that I enjoyed this Movie very much. The beginning is rather a bit slow, sweet and very funny.

Nicolas Cage trying in a funny way to capture Pelagia`s attention. Never saw him playing Mandolin before. Kind of Sweet. And the Tricks he used. Like when Pelagia`s Father asked him to play Mandolin, Corelli played so miserable. Just to get rid off the old man and when the old man left and Pelagia was just about to stand up and go, Corelli began to play such a lovely Melody.

Every Character were convincing in this Movie.

There is this Scene where the Germans Execute Corelli and his Men. A Friend of Corelli who had promised Pelagia (P.Cruz) before that he will take care of Corelli because he knew how she felt about him. And when the moment where the Germans began shooting, he just threw himself on Corelli which saved Corellis life. I could n`t help my tears back. I mostly gasped half of the Movie.

I could go on and on which, what, and where. But I might spoil it for many of you. As I can see many of my Friends haven`t seen it yet. Believe me it is worth watching.

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I felt sorry for many of the characters who were very like able.

So yes, it was a great film, nicely atmospheric and sweet. Historically intriguing also.