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Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

A number of Australian reviewers here have commented on how topical or parochial (in a good sense) some of the jokes are in The Castle, and I daresay on that basis that some passed me by -- but it can't have been many. This is a libertarian movie, a demonstration of the power of an (almost) omnipotent State being challenged by an unlikely opponent -- an ill-educated family which happens to know right from wrong, and a hero who fails to see how being evicted from the family home can be justified under any circumstances. The climax is a court hearing, the family's case handled with consummate skill by a retired QC to whom it appeals. (The QC is played by Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, perhaps best known as Detective Craddock in the 1960s series of four Agatha Christie movies which starred Margaret Rutherford). Anyway, I loved the movie, both its philosophy and its humor.

The opening of the movie is voiced over by the narrator – Dale Kerrigan (Steven Curry), he opens up his story with introducing himself, his family and their home… or there Castle should I say. This movie has won multiple awards, one of few being "Australian Movie of the Year". 'The Castle' is an Australian Comedy-Drama, most people would call it a classical Australian Comedy but I found it rather not humorous at all and quite boring, but not everything can suit everyone so you may be like me and dislike and not at all enjoy the movie whilst everyone around you is laughing… or you might be one of those people laughing and enjoying the movie. This story is told through the eyes of Dale Kerrigan, the youngest boy of the Kerrigan family. The Kerrigan family has 6 members, each having a very strong sense of identity, each showing very strong, loving "Bogan Australian" characteristics. In the Kerrigan family there is Darryl and Sally who are the parents, then there's Wayne who is the oldest son who throughout the movie spends all his time in gaol because "it wasn't his fault he robbed the servo", then there's Tracey and Con who recently just married, Tracy is the only daughter and everyone is so proud of her and he hairdressing career, there's also Steve who is constantly looking for random things to buy in the newspaper and then last of all there's Dale the narrator. The Kerrigan family are an extremely loving, caring and understanding family, which is why so many people love this movie, through anything and everything they still stick together and support each other's decisions. If you love classic Australian humour this is a movie that will get you laughing, but if you are like me and do not at all find it funny, I still suggest you watch it if you have the time but you just might not enjoy it all that much. The movie is based around a problem that this family encounters with their small family home which is next door to an airport in Melbourne. Dale tells his story of his family and the adventure they have after they have a visit from the council telling them that their much loved family home is being taken from them so they can extend the airport. Through-out the film the strong characteristics of each main character is shown constantly, showing that they aren't going to give up, but in the end do they succeed? Or do they eventually give up? The Kerrigan family love their home no matter what anyone says, they love every single thing about it, even the airport next door doesn't bother them with the constant noise of planes coming and going, they think it's amazing they get to live so close to one of the greatest man made creations, and the fact that the government is trying to take that away from them kills them all inside but they won't just give up their house, there home and their castle just in a snap of fingers and they won't give up without a fight. What the government was trying to take from them was a house but really what they would be taking was a home, home is more of a feeling and comfortable memorable place rather than a house which is just a building you live in. The whole neighbourhood are furious about losing their houses and they will all do what they can so they can keep their houses, but is all they've got to give stronger than what the council and government want? Or will they come up with an agreement that everyone agrees with? Or do they not at first succeed but continue fighting their battle like a knight would fight for its castle and village? Overall even though I did not enjoy the movie the story line of a family who doesn't give up no matter what and will fight for the things they love is very heart warming and leaves you with a sense of love and care for the family even though it's just a story.

This movie, The Castle, is about a family who, for very little money, built a house close to an airport. One day the airport authority contacts the family and offers them money to purchase their land, because the airport authority wants to extend the run-way.This movie is a farce. This movie is on the borderline of being cruel and unacceptable - with respect to the rights and dignities of the lowest class in society, the kind that cannot really defend themselves through legal counsel and who are portrayed as being very un-educated in this movie. It is the idea that some individuals may find this type of movie to be one of black comedy - and hence funny - but I disagree. I think it is kind of vulgar to portray individuals of the lowest class to be so emotional, un-intelligent and in a sense out of control.In The Castle, it is by chance that an educated lawyer takes a personal interest in their case, and it is through this connection which allows the family to win.It seems that the rich needed to save the poor. I disagree with this concept and much prefer movies where the individuals figure out their own creative ways to win, instead of needing assistance from others to solve their problems.In the movie Army of Shadows, 1969, the characters always seem to come up with fantastic ways to transcend the negative. The lead characters always seem to be fighting the negative forces with such finesse and even in their darkest hour, the lead character seems to by-pass the inescapable and to me it is through this creative problem solving which enables the characters to lead their lives with such a noble existence.Their souls never get captured, they never bow down and always seem to win.The Castle was stereotypical. It was very hierarchy - power oriented, and it did not bring in any new material which could inspire the viewer.Written by Annuska Victoria, British Columbia Canada 2013

Watching this film on the box, after having seen the original in a hardtop in 1997, was an educational experience. It bears many resemblances to the old-fashioned fairytale. Villains, a fairy godmother, the triumph of good over evil, and a moral. The moral is 'There's no place like home'. Think about the political environment in 1997. It's not unlike what it is now. Those of you who have had a brush with the law, or a battle with big business, will recognize the plot. Twelve years on, The Castle is as relevant to-day as it was in 1997. Think about another great fairytale. Like The Wizard of Oz. And the final few words: 'There's no place like home'. The Castle is the archetypal 'home'. It's worth fighting for, not because it is a building, but because it represents family. The Wizard of Oz is worth watching over and over for its political agenda. Each viewing of The Castle will reveal new insights into current political, social, and economic truths. Ordinary people with ordinary concerns are powerless, until some whistleblower or dedicated person takes up the sword of justice. I confess to saying in 1997: 'Amusing, funny, but not a great film'. The Castle is stupendously popular because it is a great film.