Hemingway's Worst Novel Is Now a Slightly Better Movie
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Liev Schreiber’s portrayal of Colonel Richard Cantwell evokes Hemingway through a visual and spiritual bond, capturing the sorrowful essence of the character.
While Ortiz’s film offers a poignant love story, it significantly alters the unique structure of Hemingway's novel, focusing on memory and introspection.
Cantwell embodies Hemingway's autobiographical complexity, sharing traits that resonate deeply with the author's life, enhancing the emotional weight of the film's narrative.
The sadness surrounding Cantwell’s character is magnified by the historical parallel to Hemingway's own tragic fate, deepening the film’s exploration of loss and melancholy.
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