![]() Lisa Schwarzbaum of Entertainment Weekly gave it a grade A−. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it 3 out of 4 and wrote: "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. ![]() Elley praised the casting but was critical of the uncinematic direction. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. ĭerek Elley of Variety magazine, called it a terrific adaptation, and a "constant, often very funny delight to the ears". Buy Keep the Aspidistra Flying (Penguin Modern Classics) 01 by Orwell, George, Davison, Peter (ISBN: 9780141183725) from Amazon's Book Store. On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 83% based on reviews from 23 critics. The title Keep the Aspidistra Flying is a pun on the socialist anthem " Keep the Red Flag Flying" but with the aspidistra houseplant instead representing middle-class English respectability. His girlfriend and co-worker, Rosemary (Bonham Carter), fears he may never settle down with her when he suddenly disavows his money-based lifestyle and quits his job for the artistic satisfaction of writing poetry. Gordon Comstock (Grant) is a successful copywriter at a flourishing advertising firm in 1930s London. The screenplay was written by Alan Plater and was produced by Peter Shaw. ![]() Keep the Aspidistra Flying (released in the United States, New Zealand, South Africa and Zimbabwe as A Merry War) is a 1997 British romantic comedy film directed by Robert Bierman and based on the 1936 novel by George Orwell. ![]()
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