captain corelli mandolin be one of nicolas cage well film . he turn a fine performance a the title character . this be a romance set against the backdrop of a worn torn island . john hurt character give his daughter and play beautifully by penelope cruz and some honest advice about love . this movie doesn not have the fault of be completely predictable . this movie also allow cruz to turn in a performance a a strong woman who know her own mind and heart . once the film warm up beyond the opening sequence this film keep you focus on it . again and nicolas cage do not disappoint .