Back To Index Captain Corellis Mandolin
 Barnes & Noble A dreamy romance set against the harsh realities of World War II, Captain Corellis Mandolin demonstrates that love can flourish in the most difficult times and under the most unusual circumstances. Nicolas Cage portrays the eponymous officer, an Italian captain whose company occupies a small, picturesque, and strategically important Greek isle while its Nazi allies prosecute the war elsewhere. Reluctantly housed by the islands coyly antagonistic doctor (John Hurt, in top form), Corelli gradually falls in love with the physicians educated, strong-willed daughter (the luminous Penelope Cruz), whose fisherman fiancé (an oddly cast but nonetheless effective Christian Bale) has left his village to join the resisting Greek army. Of necessity, Shawn Slovos screen adaptation condenses and simplifies Louis de Bernieres bestselling novel, stripping away much of the lengthy books detail and texture. But director John Madden (Shakespeare in Love) maintains the narratives integrity and preserves the delicacy with which the pivotal affair evolves. Luxuriously photographed in beautiful locations, enacted with restraint and subtlety by a talented cast, Mandolin succeeds admirably in conveying the powerful emotions generated by a star-crossed romance in turbulent times. The DVD features a feature-length commentary by Madden, deleted scenes, a music video, and production notes. Ed Hulse Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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