The Castle(1999)- User Reviews

The Castle – A review

Soppy (though not quite as soppy as The Dish). A Disney version of an Erskine Caldwell or Faulkner novel. May appeal to the university-educated, but the Limbaugh listener won’t get it.

It’s peculiar that so many Australians would …more»

"Darryl" (Michael Caton) is a kindhearted tow-truck driver who loves his life, family, champion greyhounds and his home that is just outside a busy airport, right under the flight paths of the airliners.

One day, "Darryl" and his …more»

this is one of the most beloved films in australian culture. it took the box office by storm with its laid back humour and showing the underdog against the big corporate villians.
the cast is superb and they play the humour brilliantly. the father gives …more»

this movie sums up the working class Aussie in a quaint yet poignant way. I laughed from start to finish yet was touched by the underlying message. this is a must see but only for those that will understand the Australian humour. For those that do …more»

The Castle is charming in its own way. Although not entirely original in its storyline and structure, it's still a good laugh. Michael Caton delivers as usual and carries the rest of the no-named cast. It's a true-blue Aussie view of our way of …more»

The funniest film to ever come out of Australia in my opinion.

A film about a family who live next to an airport, being forced out of their home by the government because they want to expand the airport further. So then the owner of the house takes …more»

Taught me that a house is not just a house, its a home. People shouldn't just buy house as an investment for money, but an investment for love and family.more»

One of the best comedies to come along in years. Doesn't turn to vulgarity for laughs, and is just plain fun.more»

This film has been lurking which is a pity. While it is not Oscar-bound, it has a freshness which left me enjoying the jokes of the whole thing, including the improbable ending.
Most of us adults have been messed around by the beauraucracy at some time, …more»

the castle is one of my fav movies coz its so funny-n eric bana looks realy young!! lol
good story line....its was just good overallmore»