A Merry War . Tucson Weekly . 11-09-98

	A Merry War
	DIRECTED BY: Robert Bierman		REVIEWED: 11-09-98
	I say, if you must get out of your flat because there's nothing on the telly, perhaps you'd have a mind to pop out and watch something so very English as this slow-moving film. Sadly, itís a bit of a let down, entertainment-wise. Richard Grant plays a poet who writes ad copy, but quits to lead a life of starvation and artistic integrity. Helena Bonham Carter plays the woman who has no rational reason for putting up with his behaviour as he descends into drunken excess and poverty. Like all extremely English films, this one is set in the past, tries for a dry wit, and has an odd chastity about even its erotic scenes. If you like PBS, but would rather pay $7 to watch it, do go to A Merry War. --DiGiovanna Capsule Reviews A Merry War A Merry War A Merry War A Merry War Film Vault Suggested Links Ready to Wear Happiness The Castle Related Merchandise Search for related videos at Reel.com Search for more by Robert Bierman at Reel.com Search for related books at Amazon.com Search for related music at Amazon.com Rate this Film If you don't want to vote on a film yet, and would like to know how others voted, leave the rating selection as "Vote Here" and then click the Cast Vote button.