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How was De Sica's direction in A Farewell to Arms received by critics and the box office?

  • It was panned and a flop

  • Critically acclaimed

  • Commercially successful

  • Both critically and commercially successful

Answer

De Sica's directorial choices for "A Farewell to Arms" were met with harsh criticism from reviewers, labeling it as a disappointing adaptation of Hemingway's novel. Moreover, the film underperformed at the box office, failing to make a significant impact both critically and financially, marking it as an overall unsuccessful venture for De Sica.
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