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The title of The Castle refers to a ramshackle suburban tract house so close to an airport that planes fly mere yards above the roof. Worse than that, it's built on a toxic landfill and right beside humming high-power lines. But to patriarch Darryl Kerrigan (Michael Caton) and his dim-witted but cheerful brood it's home. Darryl has devoted himself to constantly improving it with modifications like a false chimney that, as he brags to a man sent to estimate the value of the property, makes the house look more picturesque. When the owners of the airport serve Darryl notice that his home is being compulsorily purchased, Darryl hires a small-time lawyer and pursues his case all the way to the Australian Supreme Court. This Australian box-office smash wasn't as successful as The Full Monty in American theaters, but it has something of the same buoyant spirit. The Castle actually plays better on the small screen; its relationship with its characters is much like the farcical intimacy of classic British sitcoms like Fawlty Towers, in which crazed behavior is balanced by the genuine warmth of the whole cast. Caton in particular is a sweet, engaging presence; Darryl Kerrigan is a fool, but a fool with dignity, and he carries you through the movie. --Bret Fetzer
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Australia humor at its finest,
By Pelter (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Castle (Widescreen Edition) (DVD)
Great comedy about an eccentric, bogan family who live a happy and simple life near an airport. When the airport wants to expand, their home is being forced away from them. Darryl Kerrigan (Michael Caton) makes it his mission to save his "castle" for his family.I would have to say this is most hilarious movie I've seen from Australia.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A good film,
By Anthony Webb (Springwood, QLD Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Castle (Widescreen Edition) (DVD)
I've only seen the original Australian version which was released around 3 years before it was in the US. I understand they have added a fair bit of music and changed a fair few lines so Americans can get the jokes. It's a good film without being great, probably the 2nd best Aussie film ever behind Crocodile Dundee, but if anyone has seen many Aussie films that's not saying much. For the very small budget they had they did an okay job with everything. Would recommend, although maybe not to buy, just rent.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't miss it!,
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This review is from: The Castle (Widescreen Edition) (DVD)
One of the funniest movies from Down Under I've ever seen. It was really a pleasant surprise to discover something of this caliber made in Australia - don't get me wrong I don't mean that Aussies cannot make funny movies but this one is a real gem. Buy it and enjoy it over and over again.
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