Captain Corelli's Mandolin (DVD, 2002)

Saw this in the theatre-loved it-the love story-life during WWII-Greece-have been there-just love it-it's got action-love-tragedy-hope-feels good-Life!

This movie is one of the best movies I've seen in years. It is an excellent example of a superior quality story done without the typical sensationalism of a Hollywood movie. I absolutely loved the authenticity of the film and the way the best movies don't have to have computer graphics animation in them. An old fashioned film with good values, a historically accurate and compelling story. Cage and Cruz are nice match, and the entire supporting cast is wonderfully put together. I loved it!

I was suprised this was as good as it was, cruz and caige are excellent actors for certain. But I didn't hear anything about this movie in the theatres.
Even the war scenes are decent. Although this is romantic movie dealing with the relationship of cruz (a loyal greek citizen) and caige (an itilian officer, there to occupy her country).

Made a great gift! My family loved it! Not really much about it that I did not like, did love it though!

A romance which takes place on a rustic Greek isle during the Axis invasion in WW II. Cage turns in an understated, but credible performance of a Corelli, an Italian artillery officer who is bowed by the winds of war and conflicted over his duty, beauty, and morality.

In the midst of this he falls in love with the daughter of the doctor of the Greek village is occupying along with some unsavory Germans. The daughter, Pelagia, is played as an innocent, rustic, but sultry, Grecian goddess who aspires to follow in her father's footsteps. Miss Cruz is delightful to view on screen — it is seemingly impossible to get an unattractive shot of her.

The story works as a romance, war story, and morality play. There are a few subplots — a love triangle brought about by the Greco-Italio attraction of Cage and Cruz is complicated by her engagement to a village fisherman, who is fighting the German invaders.

I'm not going to reveal too much here, but the real star is John Hurt, who plays the folksy doctor who is a loving father and dedicated patriot. His performance is at once entertaining and refreshing. The music is great and the real life scenery of Cephallonia is breathtaking. A must see and a worthwhile addition to one's dvd collection.

One of my wife's favorite all-time movies and I was able to locate it on Ebay where every other store catalog failed to list it in their inventory. It is an engaging romatic movie set during war time with an excellent cast. A sure favorite when looking for an affordable gift for your loved one.

This movie is a good love story with action in it. And alot of good actors with beautiful music in the movie

Excellent condition. This was a movie I had wanted to see for some time. This was a difficult movie to find in the regular "market". Was thrilled to find it on ebay and in such good condition. This is a keeper for my collection.

The story was great. Action, love, and the pain of love during the war. The movie was excellent. Too bad the copy I received had to raise the valume up alot to hear it. It was a poor copy. Other wise it was a great movie. I gave it a average rating because of the poor recording of the sound. Not bad enough to return it as it had its spots where it was hard to hear. Other wise I would give it a excellent rating. Too Bad!

I am a big fan of Nicolas Cage-and so I bought this movie to add to my collection and found it was a great buy and I was able to make this purchase alot cheaper then if I had to buy it at the store-it was well worth the money.

I liked the story of this movie and find it very entertaining. I am truly pleased with the quality of the DVD and although it is pre-owned, it is still in a very good and crisp condition.