Review of A Farewell to Arms (1932) by David W — 20 Jan 2008

A film based on Hemmingway's famous book.

This review of A Farewell to Arms (1932) was written by David W on 20 Jan 2008.

A Farewell to Arms has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Scott G (1,078) on 28 Dec 2009

Pacing, superior acting and impressive direction make this one of best, if not the BEST, Hemingway adaptation ever put on screen…

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By Natasha M (159) on 25 Sep 2007

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By Elizabeth N (358) on 31 Jan 2009

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By Kayra M (2) on 12 Mar 2008

A note on old movies: What print you watch is absolutely crucial when watching an older film because the quality of the picture can range from…

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Cooper was never more handsome, and the chemistry between him and Hayes glows from the screen…

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By Michael E. Grost (280) for Classic Film and Television (280) on 04 Aug 2013

Great tragic romance about soldier and nurse in World War I is still a landmark film…

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By Adam S (1,940) on 04 Feb 2012

Following his second Best Director Oscar, Frank Borzage was contracted to direct this first of many future Hemingway adaptations, and in retrospect,…

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By Mackenzie S (239) on 23 Dec 2007

I actually quite disappointed. It completely missed the symbolism. The ending was completly changed, and not for the better…

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By Christine R (413) on 04 Feb 2012

Following his second Best Director Oscar, Frank Borzage was contracted to direct this first of many future Hemingway adaptations, and in retrospect,…

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By Irish E (77) on 04 Sep 2010

Since I have not read Ernest Hemingway's book, all that I can go by is this film. I thought that it was a slow, drawn out melodrama…

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