Review of Barfly (1987) by Jay Scott for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) — 04 Nov 1992
After one scummy role after another, Rourke finally stops taking himself so seriously. Instead of the usual Neanderthal, he treats us to a sensitive, likable blob with a sense of humor.
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This review of Barfly (1987) was written by Jay Scott and published by The Globe and Mail (Toronto) on 04 Nov 1992.
Barfly has generally received positive reviews.
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