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The Castle (1997)

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Directed by Rob Sitch

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The Castle (1997)

The strange thing about this movie is that I didn’t laugh much during it, but it has a dozen quotable, memorable scenes that make me smile. Like many 90’s comedies, it’s the best when it’s disregarding the plot and letting us spend time with this earnest, dimwitted husband played so well by Michael Caton.

The moments where the movie’s focus drifts from him are its weakest and the buildup to a triumphant ending in court seemed hamfisted and rushed.

But who cares? If someone wants this movie to be more than it is, well, tell him he’s dreamin’


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