Robert Redford, one of the greatest actors of our time, is a general stripped of his rank and sent to prison. When he finds the prison warden is killing inmates, he forms a new army to take on the scourge of James Gandolfini.
This film is incredibly great. Redford's acting is superb, as is the acting of everyone involved (though one character's stuttering is a bit annoying). Paul Calderon recalls Redford being so gracious and humble on set when everyone expected him to act like the larger-than-life star he was. He was more interested in talking baseball and conservation issues.
I found myself unable to stop watching "Last Castle" no matter how much I wanted to take a bathroom break or eat popcorn. If you like prison movies, watch this one. It has many similar elements that "Shawshank Redemption" had, but is different enough that comparing them is unfair to both movies. Perhaps you should watch them as a double feature? If nothing else, remember that Gandolfini is much better in this film than he was in "Surviving Christmas"... highly recommended!
This film is incredibly great. Redford's acting is superb, as is the acting of everyone involved (though one character's stuttering is a bit annoying). Paul Calderon recalls Redford being so gracious and humble on set when everyone expected him to act like the larger-than-life star he was. He was more interested in talking baseball and conservation issues.
I found myself unable to stop watching "Last Castle" no matter how much I wanted to take a bathroom break or eat popcorn. If you like prison movies, watch this one. It has many similar elements that "Shawshank Redemption" had, but is different enough that comparing them is unfair to both movies. Perhaps you should watch them as a double feature? If nothing else, remember that Gandolfini is much better in this film than he was in "Surviving Christmas"... highly recommended!