Let's be realistic.

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

As Good As It Gets

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

This is one of our five top movies in the world..........have watched it probably 4 or 5 times........an American friend turned us on to it.....bought it and just keep watching it..........This was SO funny,,,the cheap lawyer....the illustrious solicitor,,,the neighbors.......the family and the kids.....how could anyone think this is kind of for Aussies or something?Maybe being Canucks,,,,we are so close in our thinking to Aussies, of whom there are plenty around here, that we just Get It!Can't believe anyone could not get this....such a simple, heartwarming story...NO violence...nothing scary....o.k. maybe the hairdo's!

This movie, The Castle, is about a family who, for very little money, built a house close to an airport. One day the airport authority contacts the family and offers them money to purchase their land, because the airport authority wants to extend the run-way.This movie is a farce. This movie is on the borderline of being cruel and unacceptable - with respect to the rights and dignities of the lowest class in society, the kind that cannot really defend themselves through legal counsel and who are portrayed as being very un-educated in this movie. It is the idea that some individuals may find this type of movie to be one of black comedy - and hence funny - but I disagree. I think it is kind of vulgar to portray individuals of the lowest class to be so emotional, un-intelligent and in a sense out of control.In The Castle, it is by chance that an educated lawyer takes a personal interest in their case, and it is through this connection which allows the family to win.It seems that the rich needed to save the poor. I disagree with this concept and much prefer movies where the individuals figure out their own creative ways to win, instead of needing assistance from others to solve their problems.In the movie Army of Shadows, 1969, the characters always seem to come up with fantastic ways to transcend the negative. The lead characters always seem to be fighting the negative forces with such finesse and even in their darkest hour, the lead character seems to by-pass the inescapable and to me it is through this creative problem solving which enables the characters to lead their lives with such a noble existence.Their souls never get captured, they never bow down and always seem to win.The Castle was stereotypical. It was very hierarchy - power oriented, and it did not bring in any new material which could inspire the viewer.Written by Annuska Victoria, British Columbia Canada 2013

I did not expect a lot from a film with no stars, no action chases , no big budget. What I got was 85 minutes of joy and laughter about a normal family with no airs, graces or style. Just love for each other and laugh after laugh after laugh. Mr Kerrigan is the forthright Aussie that we all have met over the years travelling. Says what he means and no messing.Not overly sentimental but right up there in the laughter count with Young Frankenstein and DodgeBall. All people wishing to write / direct should look at the relationships between all the characters - they all work. Every character is not only likable but real. We all know some people like them. A joy.

As an Australian, you don't get much better than this. I really don't know many Australian's that don't enjoy this film, or use the colloquials in everyday life ('tell him he's dreamin'). Each time I watch this film I laugh at the irony at the absurd simpleton family that find the smallest things amazing (like when they go on holiday to Boonie Doon. That cracks me up, as it is probably one of the ugliest places Australia has to offer), yet the wholesome and loving family values that shine through the family.In honesty, we could all take a leaf out of the Kerrigan family's book and appreciate the simpler things in life, as much as they do.If you watch this Australian classic film with an open mind to Australian humor, I truly believe that anybody could enjoy it. It has so many great one-liners and all of the characters have been cast so perfectly. Stephen Curry is going quite well in cinema these days, taking on much more serious roles! Give the Castle a go. It's a ripper!