
Robert Redford stars in this action drama as General Irwin, a respected three-star tactician whose career ends in disgrace when he's court-martialed and sent to The Castle, a maximum security military prison. Irwin quickly butts heads with the facility's autocratic warden, Colonel Winter (James Gandolfini), who runs his command with an iron fist, even killing prisoners when he deems it necessary. Irwin rallies his fellow convicts into a rag-tag army and leads them in a revolt... (Full plot summary below)
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Robert Redford stars in this action drama as General Irwin, a respected three-star tactician whose career ends in disgrace when he's court-martialed and sent to The Castle, a maximum security military prison. Irwin quickly butts heads with the facility's autocratic warden, Colonel Winter (James Gandolfini), who runs his command with an iron fist, even killing prisoners when he deems it necessary. Irwin rallies his fellow convicts into a rag-tag army and leads them in a revolt against Winter, an action that the warden is ready to repel by violent means.
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| 3BlackChicks ReviewKamal 'The Diva' LarsuelIf I had a castle, I'd want General Irwin on my side. |
| Reeling ReviewsRobin Clifford...a well-crafted film that works most of the way through, but gives way to the bombastic ending that detracts from the overall impact. |
| culturevulture.netBob AulertThe Last Castle takes [a] timeworn premise and steers it down a ludicrous and obvious path to a conclusion that will have most audience members rolling their eyes in disbelief rather than cheering. |
| Internet ReviewsSteve RhodesAs the suspense builds, you'll be on the edge of your seat. And the ending, which involves the American flag, will have you wanting to stand up and cheer. |
| AboutFilm.comCarlo Cavagnaa castleful of clichés... not provocative for a drama and not rousing enough for an action movie |
| Mark Reviews MoviesMark DujsikServes as an intense drama, an intelligent thriller, and an intriguing character study wrapped into a solidly constructed package. |
| New York PostJonathan ForemanIt's an even rarer pleasure to see a film that combines exciting action with a smart, well-informed script and vivid yet restrained performances. |
| MoviolaJorge Avila AndradeInteresante alegoría sobre el valor de la libertad, entretenimiento de alto nivel y bien pensado |
| New York TimesElvis MitchellA problem drama suffering from a steroid overdose. |
| PopMattersRenee Scolaro RathkeThe Last Castle will likely do very well at the box office, not because it is particulary good, but becuase, simply put, timing is everything. |