The Last Castle | | Cast : | Robert Redford, James Gandolfini | | Director : | Rod Lurie | | Studio : | Universal Studios | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound | | Released Date : | October 19, 2001 | | DVD Released Date : | March 04, 2003 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language) | | Audience Rating : | R (Restricted) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | August 09, 2005 | | Summary | Pawn Takes Castle | Content
 | Robert Redford easily carries this derivitive film... Part VICTORY, BRAVEHEART with a huge touch of SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, CASTLE entertains without treading new ground. James Gandolfini never becomes the threat needed to add the tension to make the film a true audience pleaser. Sure, there are some fun moments but they are few and far between and separated by plenty of false realities. Steve Burton as the second villain does a good job but again, there is very little tension what way he is going to turn by film end. So, this is what I consider an average film. |
| Rating | | | Date | April 25, 2005 | | Summary | we all have a castle | Content
| when i was watching the film,the last castle,i realised that we all need a castle inside of us,and we already have a castle,everyone dose.the story happened in a military prison,everyone prisoner in this place who was a soldier,in fact they still a soldier,but the Jail manager try to Destroys the last part of confindence of every of them.they do not even allowed to Salutes.think about it,the soldier in the jail,and the last Honorable thing has been taken.you can hear their suffering in their heart.Tears Flowing their blood.but in fact, we all need a castle inside of us,defence the power which trying to hurt us.things are have two side,in another hand the castle keeps us in,onec you have it,its hard to make a step out of it.thats way people always say:if you bulid a wall inside of you,keep others out of your mind,you never gonna communicate others.
finally we need to walk out,even its hard to make it,this is something you might not make it whole your life,but never give to try,the thing we should bulid is confinence,not a wall. |
| Rating | | | Date | August 23, 2004 | | Summary | NOT SO MERRY CAMELOT | Content
| When watching this excellent film, one must remember that this is a military prison, so one wouldn't expect the usual let's break in the new kid's butt or stab someone in the showers. THE LAST CASTLE makes sure the viewer understands that even if these guys are criminals and incarcerated, they are still soldiers and deserve the dignity and respect any human being deserves. It is the commandant's downfall that his lack of respect for anyone other than himself ushers in a new regime.
Robert Redford is very good in the role of the General Irwin. At first, he seems reticent and willing to serve his ten year sentence, one that he realizes is justified. James Gandolfini brings a smarmy arrogance to his role as the commandant who smoozes all over Redford on his initial meeting, but then when Redford makes note of the fact that Gandolfini has never served time out on the battlefield, Gandolfini's jealousy prompts him to treat Redford just as he does everyone else! When several inmates inform Redford of some highly suspicious deaths, he decides to lead them in a takeover of the prison.
The supporting cast is brilliant: Mark Ruffalo, Delroy Lindo, Steve Burton, Paul Calderon, Samuel Ball, Jeremy Childs, Clifton Collins jr. and Brian Goodman among them.
Director Rod Lurie (The Contender) keeps things going and the climax battle is a doozy!
A wonderful film that is both inspirational and thought-provoking. I liked it very much!!! |
| Rating | | | Date | April 01, 2004 | | Summary | Weak Screenplay | Content
| I used to listen to Rod Lurie on KABC talk radio each Saturday. He had a show on movies and he was very entertaining. His views were strong and very unlike the political correctness that started to sweep this country. I remember when he got his first screenplay together and had to leave the show to direct his first movie. He is the rare movie critic that actually switched careers to make movie. For that, he deserves respect by all. Now...this film was weak. I agree, the core antagonist/ protagonist relationship was weak...in fact, very weak. The warden was insulted because he has never really done a tour of duty, so collecting war memorabilia is for the weak. This is his soul motivation to prove himself. Yes, man is that fragile, but it needed to be developed thoroughly to base an entire movie on. The rest of the flic makes one wonder if these guys are really in a prison. There is almost no conflict among the prisoners...they seem so united and too respectful of Redford's character. The movie lacked energy and intensity. The scene with the rocks that Redford dragged went on and on with no climax that moved me. In short, this was a good looking Hollywood movie that was boring...you keep wondering why this movie was made. Maybe on repeat viewings it will be insightful...however not by me. I'm glad I borrowed it from the library! Keep trying Rod! |
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