Review of I Capture the Castle (2003) by Matt C — 01 Aug 2008

I love this book, therefore I love this movie. The costumes are wonderful.

This review of I Capture the Castle (2003) was written by Matt C on 01 Aug 2008.

I Capture the Castle has generally received positive reviews.

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By David Ray G (363) on 08 Jul 2010

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By Frances H (1,591) on 17 Jan 2013

A nostalgically bittersweet and slightly melancholy view of first love with beautiful sets and scenes and a wonderful Cast to bring Dodie Smith's…

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Garai's flowery, overwritten narration proves irritating in the movie's first half, then unfortunately sets the tone for a fatal second-half…

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