Review of Papa Hemingway in Cuba (2015) by Larry H — 27 Apr 2016

A complex film that has dozens of subplots.

This review of Papa Hemingway in Cuba (2015) was written by Larry H on 27 Apr 2016.

Papa Hemingway in Cuba has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Steph P (26) on 10 May 2016

Papa is cinematically original, beautifully shot, and historically important film that everyone should see…

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By Chris B (2,902) on 08 May 2016

Great scenery. Lousy movie. If Hemingway were forced to watch it, he'd shoot himself again…

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By Al Alexander (533) for The Patriot Ledger (721) on 29 Apr 2016

It turns one of America's larger-than-life icons into a sniveling, paranoid old man, who -- in Sparks' incapable hands -- lacks an ounce of gravitas…

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By Lisamarie Q (1) on 10 May 2016

Papa shows a different side of the Hemingway story, which may be different from what you may expect from a movie about Hemingway…

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By Keith C (780) on 29 Apr 2016

Excellent movie. It actually filmed in Cuba in Hemingway's home. The Vintage 1950 cars are amazing…

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By Alex L (798) on 12 May 2016

Fills in gaps - addresses the challenges Mary and Ernest Hemingway, as well as Ed Myers and his love faced; combined that with their individual…

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By Wild L (2) on 24 Aug 2016

Great movie and a story! I saw it at the Palm Springs International Film Festival January 2016. Highly recommend…

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By John G (1,212) on 05 May 2016

Lookalike Papa actor doesn't quite live up to the stature of the real Papa and the story line is deeply flawed and drags on and on…

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By Pat L (77) on 10 May 2016

I went with my Father who is going to be 90 and he was in Cuba in 1955 and was very impressed with the history and accuracy of the Lifestyle…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 23 Nov 2016

As the first U.S. film shot in Cuba since Castro came to power in 1959, Papa gives us sights to revel in…

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