In Love and War
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Movie Reviews of In Love and War
Movie Review: A romantic/emotional roller coaster
Summary: 4 Stars
Why some have condemned this movie for the lack of story line, I praise what factual information they were able to find although there was never any final meeting between Hemmingway and Agnes. All correspondence was done through letters between them after Hemmingway went home from the war and little is known of the letters Hemmingway wrote Angus since a later boyfriend of Angus destroyed all of Hemmingway's letters in a jealous rage. If there was in final face to face meeting, both their lives may have very different. More than likely the two would have continued far different lives together. Hemmingway may have never gone on to become the great writer he was and Agnes would have never continued her nursing career that she seemed much more married to, or a European whirlwind romance may have faded into the first of the many failed marriages Hemmingway went through.
Although a bit contrived from reality; the story line does make an impact emotionally.
In my opinion though Sir Richard Attenborough should have had his lead actors at least read A Farewell to Arms before attempting their roles. It might have helped out with acting that was a little flat and emotionless at times like they didn't have enough material on the original characters and were trying to ad lib. Still it's very much worthwhile watching this sometimes fictional account of a young Hemmingway and his first and lost love.
Movie Review: Well done despite historical inaccuracies
Summary: 4 Stars
Curiosity after reading "A Farewell to Arms" led to the diaries of Agnes von Kurowsky and ultimately to Sir Attenborough's film. The fact that the film takes some liberties with the actual timeline of the story (Agnes' assignments, her non-existent reunion with Hemingway in Missouri), the film itself was heartbreakingly beautiful. Chris O'Donnell did a fine job as the young Ernest Hemingway, but I wonder why the vibrant, flirtatious Aggie was played with such serious somberness by Sandra Bullock? The Agnes we read about in the book was indeed a serious and committed nurse, but her personality was the polar opposite of the film portrayal. This is not to say that Sandra Bullock is a bad actress - I just think the direction for her character was wrong.Ernest Hemingway clearly loved Agnes von Kurowsky with a passion that could only be fulfilled on the written page. For both parties involved, the timing of the love affair was ill-fated.
Movie Review: Pleasantly sweet...
Summary: 4 Stars
True, not completely factual. True, relationship development between Ernest and Agnes lacking. However, still worth a look if you are not demanding too much. It made me smile and sigh and later retire for the evening with a gentle and calm feeling about love and circumstance.
Movie Review: Sweet but forgettable.
Summary: 3 Stars
In Love and War is a sweet romantic drama but there are some flaws in this epic love story. Sandra Bullock and Chris O'Donnell have wonderful and natural chemistry but the story seems inaccurate and forced. O'Donnell plays doomed writer Ernest Hemingway and I just felt like the part was too big for him, he tried to make it his own and he failed. Bullock saves this film, she is an unappreciated actress, good film just weak aim.Movie Review: An Okay Movie
Summary: 3 Stars
A Romantic movie with a sad ending. The only reason I think this movie isnt super great is because the emotional connection between the two main characters isnt developed enough. Its kind of like they fell in love the next day and thats it. I wish their getting to love eachother would have been more focused on. Still its not a bad movie.