It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

An absolute waste of money

It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

On first watch, it's quite possible to think this film as something that was hastily put together on a shoe string budget in the hopes it might make some cash. It will seem so completely cheesy as to be ridiculous.But then, as you watch, something rather amazing happens. You realise that the acting is first rate, the timing is impeccable, the humour quite outstanding. This is no accident at all. There is in fact so much more here than meets the eye.Simplistically speaking, at the very least there is the interplay between family members and friends that makes you feel that you wish you could be their friends as well. There are also so many quotable phrases that will stick with you that you'll find yourself using time and time again, and when you do, you'll find yourself smiling. It's not for me to point them all out to you here, discover them for yourself and you'll feel all the better for it. Dig deeper and you'll see how important the sense of camaraderie is to all of us. Here, with this David versus Goliath storyline you'll also find an incredibly important reference regarding the Marbo decision regarding Aboriginal rights to land that reflects to this modern day parable.Most of all however, you'll find yourself caring for the people on the screen. Oh to be a friend of the family, to be invited to Bonnie Doon, to bask in the mutual respect and admiration that these people share between themselves. But finally, you'll revel in the humour, and what humour there is. It is quite simply sublime. Grins that would seem utterly ludicrous elsewhere, will leave you with a warm glow and a smile from ear to ear.This is not a lucky accident, it is as much a work of genius as might be The Seven Samurai, Jaws, Pulp Fiction or The African Queen.Bravo to Australia for its making, but even more bravo for you for having the good taste to enjoy this superlative piece of divine comedy.

A man's home is his castle. That is what Daryl believes in. He lives with his wife, two sons, four grey hounds in his house which is right next to the airport in Melbourne. He has a daughter who has married a kick boxer (Eric Bana in one of his early cameos) and a son who is in prison on charge of robbing a gas station. Daryl's is a blissful existence. He loves his wife, compliments her cooking, and has fun with dogs and sons. The sons love their parents. However, their life is turned upside down when one day an eviction notice is served by the neighboring airport which needs the land for expansion. The movie is about Daryl's fight against the airport company. The acting by the largely unknown (to me) Australian cast is superb. Daryl is a total knockout and he will have you laughing with him throughout the runtime. The script is very witty and filled with great lines and quotable quotes. The characters are truly memorable. At a length of 80 minutes, this is breeze of a movie. It starts slowly and then grows on you. You will be sad when it ends. 4 out of 5 for The Castle. Superb entertainer.

The castle is a 1996 Australian Movie. The movie is about a family trying to save their house from being bought by the government. A family against the bureaucracy is a very common plot. Throughout history we have seen the little mans fight against the government that tries to take everything from them.The execution is also a tried and tested one. There is an emotional speech, initial disappointment , final savior.However what really makes the movie is not the plot. It is the characters. The great father character and the narrator. The narrator 's dialogues are extremely witty and very warm. The family has so much love for each other that it seems unreal but it doesn't matter.A movie with a saccharin sweet plot but it is for a nice afternoon with your family.

The Castle is about a typical Aussie battler family who happen to live directly next to an airport in Melbourne, and by next to I mean that the runway ends about 100-200 yards from their house. Their family is extremely happy and almost every member of the family seems to be living a satisfying and 'fulfilling' life. All is well until one day the father, Darryl Kerrigan (Michael Caton), is approached and is told that he must sell his house because the airport is expanding. After an initial f**k off, Dale realizes that this is a serious threat and decides to fight the big business and take everyone to court. The result is a comical journey of the Kerrigan family struggle to keep their house and remain a tight knit happy family. The Castle is a small guy versus the big guys film that has a sentimental emotional core, and many jokes are derived from the story of a charming family defending their home against a compulsory acquisition.Performances from a talented Australia cast breathe life into a bunch of quirky but lovable characters. Michael Caton is especially great as the father of the family, Darryl Kerrigan, a lovable oaf with a heart of gold. Veteran actor Charles (Bud) Tingwell also appears as a wise lawyer who takes it upon himself to defend the Kerrigans.The script was written by Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy and Sitch - all regulars on TV's The Panel. They have a sound sense of joke timing, and how to keep audiences interested. The Castle is a rare find; a funny, wonderful piece that shines in its own homely, honest way.