Review of Barney's Version (2010) by Akash G — 12 Jan 2012

Giamatti's dazzling performance takes Barney's Version to new levels, with plenty of emotional depth to spare.

This review of Barney's Version (2010) was written by Akash G on 12 Jan 2012.

Barney's Version has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ian T (457) on 04 Dec 2013

Is it a comedy? A drama? A mystery? A romantic all of the above? I still don't know. What I do know: it's well acted, confusing and too long…

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By Jacques D (64) on 03 Aug 2012

Filmed in Montreal and the Laurentians, so it had a special appeal to me. Glimpses of Le Chateau apartments. Acting, casting and screenplay bang on…

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By James H (4,675) on 11 Sep 2012

Haven't read the book yet, really liked the movie…

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By Gradhito O (129) on 25 May 2013

A decent enough character biography. It lacks an engaging enough plot to bring out more from Giamatti and the rest of the cast…

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A man meets the woman of his dreams at his wedding…

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By Gary B (698) on 24 Sep 2012

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