Il fantasma di Canterville

I have always loved Sir John Gieldgud, and his portrayal of Sir Simon of Canterville, and I would have enjoyed being there. Alyssa Milano did great in facing the disappearing, emotions, and finally the caring of wanting free Sir Simon. An A++ for all enjoyment at all times, no stall scenes. Awaiting for the next scene is never boring. And blowing up of the table and food is really great. All The illusions showing the Professor bringing in the light of Lady Eleanor, and Sir Simon wanting to talk to her. And watching the movements of the eyes of Alyssa Milano and how she was so intrigued in seeing it all happen, and yet, she never wavered from her part.

Joe Irish_draco@peoplepc.com

As much as I looked forward to and really wanted to like Patrick Stewart's portrayal of Sir Simon de Canterville, it just fell flat when compared to this version of the ghost played by Sir John Gielgud. As another reviewer wrote "he is Delightful!" He knows how to embody an English aristocrat with the proper snobbery and yet he still brings a light sensitive humor to the role that is just perfect.

Ted Wass, Andrea Marcovicci and Alyssa Milano are well cast as a family that is struggling to come to terms with all the changes that have been thrown at them and although Ted can be a little over the top at times in other movies in this one he maintains just the right balance of humor without stepping over the line and ruining the tone of the move.

This is a "must see" for any fan of Sir John Gielgud!

A wonderful movie, that can still be enjoyed today by both children and adults. Aylssa Milano acted beautifully, captivating her audience, and creating a movie that ensures the audiences continued attention.

While it is an older movie, it is definitely a throwback to the good old days of family entertainment, and continues to prove it's worth in the entertainment segment of today. A must watch for everyone out there.

Regardless of your age or sex, it is certainly a movie that everyone can appreciate, with quality acting (we watched it on an old VCR tape from 1986!) If you've ever seen this on t.v. you've got to go out and purchase it on DVD to share with your own families!

Sir John Gielgud is completely and utterly charming and delightful in "The Canterville Ghost". The rest of the acting is fair to average, but I would recommend this to anyone just because of Gielgud. He plays his role in a wonderful tongue-in-cheek way. We watched this in my eight- grade class when we were studying the plot curve, and all of my friends and classmates, not just a movie freak like me, adored Gielgud as the ghost. The only other movie besides this I have seen Gielgud in is "The Secret Agent", but he didn't do such a good job in that one. Still, I assume this film is a good example of what the rest of his work must be like, indeed, reading reviews of his other films, he has not gotten a bad review. I think I might check out "Arthur" soon. But I'm rambling now, and the point is that "The Canterville Ghost" was a charming movie.

8/10

True this one is not very close to the original story, but this one had the most that modern viewers could relate to. It's funny and quick moving. Both Sir Gielgud and Milano are wonderful. As a child this was one of my all time favorite movies to watch every Halloween (true, that was a long list, but it was still fun). The scenes between the two main characters are the greatest. There are still the basic principles of the story are there - a friendship between a misunderstood spirit and an innocent girl who teach each that love is stronger than life or death. The saddest part is when the ghost hunter's equipment brings back Sir Simon's wife for only a moment, just long enough for her to see her and for her to call out to him. The best part of all is when Jenny takes her father to see Sir Simon. A great movie for any family or ghost lover.