Review of Barney's Version (2010) by Douglas D — 08 Mar 2011

Si ride ma non c'è proprio nulla da ridere.

This review of Barney's Version (2010) was written by Douglas D on 08 Mar 2011.

Barney's Version has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Planet C (68) on 10 Sep 2012

The film with the plot of jumping from one year to another oftentimes confuses the audience but Barney's Version gave a clear timeline however…

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By David D (2,198) on 29 Nov 2013

With a fascinating story written by author Mordecai Richler, an interesting script full of good dialogue, a great cast headed by Golden Globe…

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By James O (968) on 24 Sep 2012

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By Gradhito O (129) on 25 May 2013

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By Andrew B (2,971) on 07 Oct 2012

Thoroughly enjoyable independent Canadian film that I just got around to viewing. Enjoyable not happy…

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By Julia L (372) on 20 Jan 2013

TOUCHY FEELY DRAMATIC MOVIE. ABOSULETLY BEUTIFUL.' Barney: Have I ever given up, when it comes to you? Miriam: Never…

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By Patrick D (1,000) on 15 Jun 2013

The first hour and half is downward spiral of tragedy and erratic behavior, but the last half hour is truly touching. Giamatti kills it as usual…

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By Helen C (217) on 02 Feb 2013

Giamatti's great here as a hard-drinking, flawed man. Yet we still root for him. Adapted from Mordecai Richler's book…

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