Review of Barfly (1987) by Billy B — 10 Oct 2007
It may not be intirely accurate and Mickey Rourke might be too beautiful to play the part of Hank, but it has the flow and the key ingredience to make a good story that gives you the feeling of Bukowski's life.
The opening credits with all the local bars that Bukowski frequented in itself gives you the taste of the low life. You can feel the dirt and the mustiness of these holes and suck up the complete lack of splinder that germinated the prose and words that created the vitality of Bukowski's work.
I love the feeling and the sense of "being in the moment" quality of this feature. It rich in pathos and humor. Faye Dunaway plays a nice counter point and foyl for Mickey's charecter. It was the beginning of the end for Mickey Rourke though, who understood addiction completely and who isn't nearly as pretty anymore.
This review of Barfly (1987) was written by Billy B on 10 Oct 2007.
Barfly has generally received positive reviews.
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