Doomtomylo
a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
Invaderbank
The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.
Kaydan Christian
A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
thekingsdom
This was a surprisingly good film. Seen through the eyes of a private who initially wanted out of the army, this film shows the Iraq conflict from all angles. It's a slow burner with numerous scenes of high tension, combat action, understanding and sadness. Filmed well, acted well, written well, and cast well this is an intelligent war film. A definite 7/10 for me.
adonis98-743-186503
Set during the occupation of Iraq, a squad of U.S. soldiers try to protect a small village. Sand Castle is a film that i wanted to check for sometime now mostly for Henry Cavill's role and to be honest? I was letdown a bit he is hardly in the film he has somewhere around 15mins of screen time and he is great and one scene in particular was hilarious also Logan Marshall-Green was suprising great in his role as well and as for Nicholas Hoult? He seemed lost to me he was acting as a soldier and not playing one and the same goes for the rest of the Cast especially that scene with the cigar? at the roof? was so over the top and made no sense also the film screams at the audience 'America this and America that' but there's some great action packed war sequences and i'm gonna be honest their directed well. But this film was nowhere what i was expecting it to be and Cavill's lack of screen time made things even worse for me and even tho it's not as bad as 12 Strong is not that great either. (5/10)
stevenrotherforth
Sand CastleA movie that is based on true events doesn't always payoff and in regards to Sand Castle I believe this film is a mixed bag. The story of American soldiers in Iraq that have to replace a damaged water supply to a small village doesn't sound very interesting on paper. It isn't the basic premise of the film that makes this movie just about watchable. It is the fact that soldiers where met with such hatred and obstacles. After all they were just trying to help. As a character coldly points out, "You Americans damaged the water supply, you fix it!" Trying to recruit local people to help with the restoration was unsuccessful and those who did risked being murdered. Sand Castle is a slow movie with emphasis on characterisation. The problem is that the overall film fails to grip the audience. Even a talented actor like Nicholas Hoult struggles with the given material. There's a brief appearance from Superman himself Henry Cavill who complete with beard and buzz cut is only just recognisable. He probably has the best line in the movie when he tells a uncooperative Sheik what he hopes will happen to him, then asks the interpreter not to translate. Director Fernando Coimbra does an adequate job of conveying the heat and harsh environment whilst writer Chris Roessener manages to channel the soldiers desperation of not wanting to be there. Roessener also demonstrates effectively that the people of Iraq didn't want the Americans to be there too. "Help us to help you!" is a line used by the American soldiers to no effect.The film starts out very promising with Hoults character purposely trapping his own hand in a vehicle door to get himself out of duty. Sadly the film descends in terms of interest after this making me believe that the true life events experienced by the writer could have been portrayed more effectively on screen. Sand Castle isn't a bad film, it's just not a great one either. It sustains the audiences interest, but only just.
m_saleh91
such a waste of time. Can't believe Henry Cavill contributed to this resounding failure. plot is completely missing. Acting is superficial and dumb. and it doesn't appear a director was anywhere near this doomed location. God I feel bad having seen something as bad as this. I really hope no one else makes the same mistake.
