Review of A Farewell to Arms (1932) by Jennifer B — 03 Jan 2008

An entertaining old movie, dramatic and romantic.

This review of A Farewell to Arms (1932) was written by Jennifer B on 03 Jan 2008.

A Farewell to Arms has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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By Greg W (4,011) 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 Matt H (2,287) on 01 Apr 2015

What must have been a great movie in its day, and is still quite good, but has lost a step or two in with what has come since in the last 80 + years…

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 17 Nov 2014

Based on the Ernest Hemingway novel and starring Gary Cooper, this has the potential to be a classic…

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By Jay N (1,399) on 28 Feb 2010

A love story set in World War 1. And that's pretty much it. Not very interesting except historically…

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By Professor H (1) on 18 Feb 2008

An overly sentimental film. felt like they were trying too hard to affect their audience. ultimately disappointing…

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By Daniel K (1,478) 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 Guilherme J (132) on 20 May 2012

Sei que Ã (C) um clÃ¡ssico, mas nem sempre isso significa se tratar de um bom filme. Ã o caso aqui, pelo menos no meu ponto de vista…

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By Danny D (678) on 14 Oct 2008

Restrained but stil sappy and boring melodrama, though has its share of beautiful images…

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By Natasha (28) on 16 May 2008

A very intense love story. Gary Cooper is brilliant as always. It's one of those films that make you want to travel back in time…

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