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While it obviously struck a deep chord in its homeland, here it's not much more than a light tap on the funny bone. The irrepressibly tacky Kerrigans make an amusing first impression, but the movie essentially has only one joke to offer. Nov 10, 2008 | Full Review…
While it obviously struck a deep chord in its homeland, here it's not much more than a light tap on the funny bone. The irrepressibly tacky Kerrigans make an amusing first impression, but the movie essentially has only one joke to offer.
David Ansen
You can't help but fall in love. Sep 15, 2017 | Full Review…
You can't help but fall in love.
Keeva Stratton
In certain comedies the dialogue can be infectious. If repeated enough and delivered by great actors, lines of dialogue can stick in a persons head like an irresistible melody. The Castle contains such dialogue. Jul 7, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
In certain comedies the dialogue can be infectious. If repeated enough and delivered by great actors, lines of dialogue can stick in a persons head like an irresistible melody. The Castle contains such dialogue.
Matthew Pejkovic
It may be pretentious of me to label The Castle the funniest Australian comedy ever made, but that's probably not far from the truth. Feb 24, 2008 | Full Review…
It may be pretentious of me to label The Castle the funniest Australian comedy ever made, but that's probably not far from the truth.
Luke Buckmaster
I hate to overuse the word "charming" -- but this flick truly is. Apr 3, 2005 | Rating: 4/5
I hate to overuse the word "charming" -- but this flick truly is.
Scott Weinberg
One of the best films to ever come out of Australia! Sep 17, 2002 | Rating: 4/5
One of the best films to ever come out of Australia!
Clint Morris
A unique Australian comedy that puts big budget films to shame. Aug 2, 2002 | Full Review…
A unique Australian comedy that puts big budget films to shame.
Betty Jo Tucker
One of the best movies ever made on the spiritual practice of contentment- living in the present moment. Mar 4, 2002 | Full Review…
One of the best movies ever made on the spiritual practice of contentment- living in the present moment.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Love who you are and fight for the right to be the imperfect you Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Love who you are and fight for the right to be the imperfect you
Ross Anthony
Played less for laughs than for smiles, an imperfect family housed in an imperfect place (the end of the Melbourne Airport's runway!) finds itself pitted against a goliath when the airport needs to expand. Can the little guys win against the system? An amusing tale because the imperfections are lovingly embraced rather than judged. One from Down Under, mate! Oy!
Super Reviewer
Quite a good film, though one that, by the end, is probably too sentimental, and sometimes too idealistic, for its own good. But overall I think the film does mean well and, for the most part, is it the right amount of wit and sweetness. In some ways, at least in how the jokes are presented and not necessarily the style or execution, remind me of Arrested Development and its use of running jokes. There are some jokes that are repeated here and there but it doesn't come as laziness, it's just a character trait and I thought it led to some very funny moments in the film. I wouldn't say the film is 'tears rolling down your face' funny but it is consistently funny and that's a more than I can say for a lot of movies. It also has a really good cast headed by an immensely likable Michael Caton. To be honest, this man is adorable. Perhaps not the most complex of characters, though his motivations for refusing to give up his home without a fight are certainly the most complex part of his character and how important this really is to him, but the way he looks at everything, and I do mean everything, in the most positive manner possible makes it really hard not to root for the guy. And somehow his positivity doesn't make him come across as naive, which it often does. It, again, makes the guy very likable and easy to get into his character and his motivations. This is light, but clever, fun. It's not something you'll remember for the rest of your life but it did entertain me a lot for its short running length.
possibly the greatest aussie film ever, the castle is inspired. film in a crazy 14 days, the castle has stood the test of time and is responsible for some of the great aussie catch phrases used today.
Every Aussie's favourite movie - Liz made me watch it Valentine's Day 2005. It's like a movie-version of Neighbours!
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