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By Orlok W (1,270) on 03 Dec 2013

Henry, portrait of a serial drinker--No redeeming characters, but still likable…

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By Vincent V (79) on 05 Jul 2013

Rourke is too young for this role. Good performance by Faye Dunaway though. Only for Bukowski fans…

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By Joah H (14) on 26 Jun 2013

I would hate to be me if I were you right now…

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By Richard D (1,732) on 17 May 2013

One of the best screen translations of Bukowski's work. In particular, it captures it's entertaining aimlessness. Mickey Rourke has never been better…

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By Eduardo P (94) on 28 Apr 2013

Excellent performance by Mickey! Resembles the latest one, which have been awarded for from the academy, in the wrestler…

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By Pierre M (106) on 05 Apr 2013

Mickey Rourke's 1st Oscar-Worthy performance! see this if you think he never knew how to act…

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By Jefrus R (14) on 31 Mar 2013

Good film but why did Mickey Rourke play Bukowski as Snagglepuss…

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By Down Town Kevin B (18) on 31 Mar 2013

Good film but why did Mickey Rourke play Bukowski as Snagglepuss…

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By Can O (23) on 02 Mar 2013

Bukowski deserves better acting and cinematography…

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By Simon G (367) on 11 Jan 2013

Loved it thank god .. I thought I would end up that way ... Didn't…

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By Mark P (1,180) on 11 Jan 2013

Loved it thank god .. I thought I would end up that way ... Didn't…

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By Sal V (2) on 11 Jan 2013

Loved it thank god .. I thought I would end up that way ... Didn't…

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By Nicholas B (317) on 06 Jan 2013

Simply not for everyone. I love it though. Drinks for all my friends…

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By Harry W (1,900) on 03 Nov 2012

In my opinion, the best Rourke performance. In order to understand the whole feeling of this movie, yoy should read some of Bukowski's books first…

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By Sarfaraz A (915) on 12 Aug 2012

Given Bukowski's involvement as the writer of the film based on his semi-autobiographical short story, this film can't help but come across…

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 09 Aug 2012

I loved it!! Very gritty and great acting by entire cast…

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By Sean T (373) on 25 Jun 2012

One of my favorite movies of all time. Rourke plays an anti-hero. A must see for any self-respecting drunk…

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By Paul J (1,190) on 11 Jun 2012

Such a perfect little film. Autobiographical portrait of Charles Bukowski's life moments before making it big…

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By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 17 Mar 2012

Mickey Rourke gives a splendid performance as Bukowski's alter ego, the boozy, offbeat and eccentric writer, and he also brings the best out…

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By Nick Davis (360) for Nick's Flick Picks (358) on 13 Jan 2012

As I write about Barfly, I do seem to be talking myself into greater admiration for it, or at least into a sense of welcome design beneath…

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