The film was shot mainly at the 103-year-old former Tennessee State Prison in Nashville, which had previously been used for filming in The Green Mile and Last Dance, and was chosen because of its Gothic and castle-like appearance. The state of Tennessee offered to provide the location rent-free, with exemption from the state's 6 percent state sales tax.[3] James Gandolfini earned $5 million for co-starring in the film after finishing the third season of The Sopranos in March 2001.[4]
The immediate experience of watching "The Last Castle" is strongly involving, and the action at the end, exciting. It's the kind of movie people tell you they saw last night and really liked. I really liked it last night, too. It's only this morning that I'm having trouble with it. Standing back from the excitement of the engagement, it occurs to me that the Irwin character, in his way, is no less a monster than Winter. Both men delight in manipulating those they can control; Irwin is simply better at masking his puppet-mastery in nobility. If Winter has been responsible for the injury and death of some of the men under his command, Irwin is responsible for more. If Winter is a disgrace to the uniform, so in a way is Irwin--who could achieve his objectives with less carnage than he does.
The last castle is considered a boring film, a snoozefest, but I really liked it. A military prison film with James gandolfini and Robert Redford In a battle of wills against each other for control of the prison. I loved the tension between the two characters and their moments together where they were playing against each other. It all leads to a final act tgat is a bit silly but so fun, with a small war played out in the prison yard and scenes of action and destruction. A really good, well made film that leads to a great ending.
The castle had gathered quite an interesting group within it's walls; the kings of rivaling kingdoms Madagao and Bornegascar reluctantly served together to protect the Keep, the Red Cross Knight, old man Pellinore, and others vowed their services as well. And behind the Keep, where a wild river swept through a deep chasm, Bluebeard oversaw the sailing of his ship, shuttling passengers to the portal and returning for a new load.
Night falls as Colonel Bearskin rallies everyone at the Keep. He tells them all that the final battle will start soon, therefore the next ride on the boat will be the last one. Grounding everyone in reality, he adds that all who stay behind will surely be killed, their sacrifice serving only to distract the enemy long enough for the boat to get away. As for passengers, women and children are given first priority, followed by the non-human Fables, and last will be the husbands of women either already in the Mundy realm or who's wives were on the boat, which brings a great relief to Prince Charming. Colonel Bearskin continues by saying any others who seek passage should speak to him in private. Lady Britomart speaks out first, announcing that she intends to stay and fight. She's followed by Robin Hood, and then the remainder of the castle raise their voices, prepared to give their lives so the passengers may live.
The sound of battle woke Boy Blue up with a start. It was morning and he had overslept. He woke up Red Riding Hood, told her to get her clothes on, that she needed to catch the boat before it left. They rush together to the underground harbor, where Bluebeard was preparing to leave. Again, Red Riding Hood begged, pleaded, for Boy Blue to join her, or to let her stay with him. But Boy Blue explained that he needed her safe on that boat, so he would have something to fight for, to protect. He kissed her farewell, and left to join Colonel Bearskin. Red Riding Hood was left in tears. Colonel Bearskin was giving out final orders when Boy Blue arrived. Bearskin told him to climb up to the top of the far tower, where he'd have a view of everything. Boy Blue didn't understand what the Colonel was asking, so he clarified. Boy Blue's job was to watch, to remember everything that is about to happen. Bearskin handed Blue a Witching Cloak that would allow him to teleport onto the boat. When the last man fell, he was to use the cloak to escape, and live to tell their tale.
Almost immediately after Boy Blue got to the tower, the battle commenced in full. He watched as his comrades were killed. Robin Hood and Lady Britomart were back to back against the onslaught of goblins. They both knew their number was up, but before that happened, Britomart asked Robin to hold them off her for a moment. She picked up her spear and hurled it into the sky. It was an enchanted weapon, one that would seek out any target she chose. Beyond the walls, out in the field, General de Beaucaire was shocked only for a moment when the weapon impaled him, then he died, never knowing of the goblin's victory. Her last act fulfilled, Lady Britomart and Robin were swallowed up in the unending horde's attack. The merry men followed, then the kings of Madagao and Bornegascar, who in the end died as allies. Boy Blue watched in amazement as the Red Cross Knight, bearing the symbol of holiness, stood up against every attack thrown his way. He cut down goblins, ogres, and trolls, lasting for what seemed like an hour. Boy Blue began to think that the Red Cross Knight may actually win... until the dragon came. Unfortunately, it's flame roasted the knight in his own suit. The last man standing was Colonel Bearskin, though he had little luck defending the Hold on his own. A goblin warrior gutted him, then left him to die a slow, agonizing death. It was time for Boy Blue to go. Donning the witching cloak, he wished himself away, reappearing on the deck of the boat as it heaved through the rough waters. The passengers were surprised to see him. One asked where he came from, which Boy Blue replied "Hell". He asked around for Red Riding Hood before grabbing hold of something as the boat approached the waterfall. It's wings deployed just as it reached the edge, and from there it glided through the sky towards the clouds. The dragon forces found them, though, forcing the remaining Crow Brothers to defend the boat. With nothing but their skill, and a lot of luck, the brothers slayed all the great beasts, though they lost all but three of their own. The ship passed through the clouds, and her captain ordered the portal to be shut behind them, there would not be a return trip.
Night falls as Colonel Bearskin rallies everyone at the Keep. He told them all that the final battle would start soon, therefore the next ride on the boat will be the last one. Grounding everyone in reality, he adds that all who stay behind will surely be killed, their sacrifice serving only to distract the enemy long enough for the boat to get away. As for passengers, women and children are given first priority, followed by the non-human Fables, and last will be the husbands of women either already in the Mundy realm or who's wives were on the boat, which brings a great relief to Prince Charming. Colonel Bearskin continues by saying any others who seek passage should speak to him in private. Lady Britomart speaks out first, announcing that she intends to stay and fight. She's followed by Robin Hood, and then the remainder of the castle raise their voices, prepared to give their lives so the passengers may live.
It was morning and he had overslept! He woke up Red Riding Hood, told her to get her clothes on, that she needed to catch the boat before it left. They rush together to the underground harbor, where Bluebeard was preparing to leave. Again, Red Riding Hood begged, pleaded, for Boy Blue to join her, or to let her stay with him. But Boy Blue explained that he needed her safe on that boat, so he would have something to fight for, to protect. He kissed her farewell, and left to join Colonel Bearskin. Red Riding Hood was left in tears. Colonel Bearskin was giving out final orders when Boy Blue arrived. Bearskin told him to climb up to the top of the far tower, where he'd have a view of everything. Boy Blue didn't understand what the Colonel was asking, so he clarified. Boy Blue's job was to watch, to remember. Bearskin handed Blue a Witching Cloak that would allow him to teleport onto the boat. When the last man fell, he was to use the cloak to escape, and live to tell their tale.
Almost immediately after Boy Blue got to the tower, the battle commenced in full. He watched as his comrades were killed. Robin Hood and Lady Britomart were back to back against the onslaught of goblins. They both knew their number was up, but before that happened, Britomart asked Robin to hold them off her for a moment. She picked up her spear and hurled it into the sky. It was an enchanted weapon, one that would seek out any target she chose. Beyond the walls, out in the field, General de Beaucaire was shocked only for a moment when the weapon impaled him, then he died, never knowing victory. Her last act fulfilled, Lady Britomart and Robin were swallowed up in the unending horde's attack. The merry men followed, then the kings of Madagao and Bornegascar, who in the end died as allies. Boy Blue watched in amazement as the Red Cross Knight, bearing the symbol of holiness, stood up against every attack thrown his way. He cut down goblins, ogres, and trolls, lasting for what seemed like an hour. Boy Blue began to think that the Red Cross Knight may actually win... until the dragon came. Unfortunately, it's flame roasted the knight in his own suit. The last man standing was Colonel Bearskin, though he had little luck defending the Hold on his own. A goblin warrior gutted him, then left him to die a slow, agonizing death. It was time for Boy Blue to go. Donning the witching cloak, he wished himself away, reappearing on the deck of the boat as it heaved through the rough waters. The passengers were surprised to see him. One asked where he came from, which Boy Blue replied "Hell". He asked around for Red Riding Hood before grabbing hold of something as the boat approached the waterfall. It's wings deployed just as it reached the edge, and from there it glided through the sky towards the clouds. The dragon forces found them, though, forcing the remaining Crow Brothers to defend the boat. With nothing but their skill, and a lot of luck, the brothers slayed all the great beasts, though they lost all but three of their own. The ship passed through the clouds, and her captain ordered the portal to be shut behind them, there would not be a return trip.
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