Based onLouis de Bernire's bestselling novel, the romantic WWII drama "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" (2001) tugs on the heartstrings from thestart, with a healthy infusion of comedy and action as well.Starring Nicolas Cage as Antonio Corelli, acaptainstationedalong with his unit on a picturesque Greek Isle to serve as a translator, Correlli recognizes immediately the plight of the islanders.Filled withcompassion, hefalls in love with a villager (Penelope Cruz), who is awaiting the returnof her ownsoldierlove (Christian Bale) who may or may not be dead. Ultimately, Captain Corelli must choose between his love for a woman orthe goals of the occupying Axis army hehas beenordered to support.The WWII love story is directed by"Shakespeare in Love" (1998) director John Madden.
Based onLouis de Bernire's bestselling novel, the romantic WWII drama "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" (2001) tugs on the heartstrings from thestart, with a healthy infusion of comedy and action as well.Starring Nicolas Cage as Antonio Corelli, acaptainstationedalong with his unit on a picturesque Greek Isle to serve as a translator, Correlli recognizes immediately the plight of the islanders.Filled withcompassion, hefalls in love with a villager (Penelope Cruz), who is awaiting the returnof her ownsoldierlove (Christian Bale) who may or may not be dead. Ultimately, Captain Corelli must choose between his love for a woman orthe goals of the occupying Axis army hehas beenordered to support.The WWII love story is directed by"Shakespeare in Love" (1998) director John Madden.
