Review of Barbarians at the Gate (1993) by Mark V — 17 Jun 2009
Who would have guessed that stock prices and leveraged buyouts would make such a wonderful black comedy. Larry Gelbart's script is superb and James Garner has the role of a lifetime as F. Ross Johnson.
Sadly, slick operators like Johnson have ruined many a company and shattered Wall Street. Jonathan Pryce does a great job in an understated role as the ruthless serpent-like silent junk bond master Henry Kravis.
The wives are portrayed as either lazy dolled-up hangers-on or Lady Macbeths. Greed may not be good, but it makes for a juicy film. Hard to believe that our bailout tax dollars are supporting clowns like these.
This review of Barbarians at the Gate (1993) was written by Mark V on 17 Jun 2009.
Barbarians at the Gate has generally received positive reviews.
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