Hemingway and Gellhorn

This HBO film takes a glimpse at the love affair turned into marriage between Ernest Hemingway and Martha Gellhorn.  It was more of a focus on Gellhorn's point of view and the events that had taken place during their time together.  The film is her recollection of events during a television interview.  It was obvious that their relationship was rocky and remained tumultuous.  They truly fell in love with one another during the Spanish Civil War, which she became the inspiration behind his novel "For Whom The Bell Tolls."


The most impressive character of this movie, was not actually a true character.  It is the backdrop of the film, the war footage and the creative style of how they shot the film.  The characters would appear from an old photo or film clip.  They used choppy and scratchy techniques to give the movie age and some authenticity.  


Overall, I did find it to be a "blah" film and if you are a Hemingway fan, you might enjoy this glimpse into his life.

I give it a 5 out of 10.

Next up is "Perfect Creature."