Kapten Corellis mandolin

Captain Corelli's Mandolin

Once the Huns get beastly and the fighting and suffering kick in, you can unfurl the tissues without feeling sheepish.

The story takes place on a small Greek island that serves as a microcosm for World War II, and as the backdrop for scenes of battle and romance.

...Captain Corelli's Mandolin becomes a tense war movie shot through with a palpable sense of danger.

...the able cast brings these emotionally complex characters to life...

The sweetly charming Cruz portrays deep emotion and personal conviction in her big brown eyes and her loveliness, which nicely enhances the picturesque scenery...