Captain Corelli's Mandolin(DVD)

Name: Captain Corelli's Mandolin(DVD)
SKU: 5056453200011
Price: 225 ZAR
Availability: InStock

3.5

Positive "Generally well-received as an engaging romantic war drama with strong performances, though some critics felt it didn't fully capture the depth of the original novel."

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The Story

Experience the sweeping romantic drama of Captain Corelli's Mandolin, a big-budget Hollywood adaptation set on the Italian-occupied Greek island of Cephalonia during World War II. Starring Nicolas Cage as an opera-loving mandolin player and Penelope Cruz as a local beauty, the film explores love, community, and the moral complexities of war through their tentative but passionate relationship.

add_circle The Upside

check Features strong performances from acclaimed actors
check Beautiful cinematography capturing Greek island landscapes
check Engaging story that combines romance with historical drama

remove_circle The Downside

close Some critics found the adaptation less nuanced than the novel
close Historical accuracy has been questioned by some viewers
close Pacing may feel slow for viewers expecting action-focused war films

Specifications & features

Key features

check_circle Based on the acclaimed novel by Louis de Bernières
check_circle Starring Academy Award winners Nicolas Cage and Penelope Cruz
check_circle Big-budget Hollywood period drama set during World War II
check_circle DVD format for home viewing
check_circle Romantic war drama blending historical events with personal relationships