Next to The Wrestler, this is Mickey Rourkes greatest achievement. His real father, living and dying as a real alcoholic must have been a tough demon to subdue for Mickey. He succeeded with flying colors.
Dark, deep and with a bit of sympathy for the main character, it is a very moving film.
This review of Barfly (1987) was written by Jeremi P on 21 Jun 2011.
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