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For me it works not only as a reasonable adaptation of an Orwell novel I like, but also as a form of escapism, since if the truth be known I would be happy as a clerk in a London used-book store. For a time. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
For me it works not only as a reasonable adaptation of an Orwell novel I like, but also as a form of escapism, since if the truth be known I would be happy as a clerk in a London used-book store. For a time.
Roger Ebert
A Merry War is decently acted (Grant is amusingly curdled, Bonham Carter is sensible and efficient even when she's lying in a damp field in her underwear), but as filmmaking, it's too staid to make much of an impression. Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…
A Merry War is decently acted (Grant is amusingly curdled, Bonham Carter is sensible and efficient even when she's lying in a damp field in her underwear), but as filmmaking, it's too staid to make much of an impression.
Amy Taubin
A Merry War is about the most important education of all - the education of the heart. Mar 3, 2002 | Full Review…
A Merry War is about the most important education of all - the education of the heart.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
The enthralling movie has broad appeal from Dilbert fans to romantics. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
The enthralling movie has broad appeal from Dilbert fans to romantics.
Steve Rhodes
Grant is superb as the irksome but redeemable Gordon. Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…
Grant is superb as the irksome but redeemable Gordon.
Ed Kelleher
The uninspired script makes a mockery of Orwell's intentions to sympathize with an artist who is prepared to make his own way in the world. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: C- | Full Review…
The uninspired script makes a mockery of Orwell's intentions to sympathize with an artist who is prepared to make his own way in the world.
Dennis Schwartz
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