Review of Barney's Version (2010) by Elliott M — 25 Jul 2012

The acting is top notch, the story intricate and amusing. A well crafted film that makes me proud to be Canadian.

This review of Barney's Version (2010) was written by Elliott M on 25 Jul 2012.

Barney's Version has generally received positive reviews.

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