If you know the book: be prepared to be disappointed

Rating: 4/10 (8 April 2004)

If you don't know the book and how gripping the story unfolds then you might think that this is a good movie. However, if you do know it, then you will see an excellent example how not to make a movie which us supposed to be based on a novel!
It starts sort of OK, a bit superficial though. But at a certain point the plot completely moves away from the one in the book.

Mandras' character is completely different - Corelli's friend Carlo is neglected - The faked accent of Nicholas Cage is completely unnecessary and ridiculous - Pelagia's father's fate is adapted - the ending is completely re-arranged

Therefore, the film should have a different name not to confuse the audience with the book with the same name.