Barney's Version (2010)

Barney's Version (2010)
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This seriocomic adaptation of Mordecai Richler's award-winning 1997 novel stars Paul Giamatti as Barney Panofsky, who meets the great love of his life, Miriam (Rosamund Pike), at the most inopportune time imaginable: his marriage to his second wife (Minnie Driver), a wealthy Jewish princess and compulsive shopper. Narrated by Barney as a confessional, the film covers 30 years of his unusual journey -- from his first marriage to the chronically unfaithful free spirit Clara (Rachelle Lefevre) and their life in Italy together, through his third marriage to Miriam, with whom he has two children. Standing in the wings is Barney's father, Izzy (Dustin Hoffman), who continues to stick by him as his loyal right-hand man. Through it all, Barney experiences numerous highs and lows, but manages to consistently surprise everyone with unforeseen acts of altruism and kindness that turn him into the quintessential modern hero. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

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Starring:
Paul GiamattiDustin Hoffman, (more)
Director(s):
Richard J. Lewis
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
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Synopsis of Barney's Version

This seriocomic adaptation of Mordecai Richler's award-winning 1997 novel stars Paul Giamatti as Barney Panofsky, who meets the great love of his life, Miriam (Rosamund Pike), at the most inopportune time imaginable: his marriage to his second wife (Minnie Driver), a wealthy Jewish princess and compulsive shopper. Narrated by Barney as a confessional, the film covers 30 years of his unusual journey -- from his first marriage to the chronically unfaithful free spirit Clara (Rachelle Lefevre) and their life in Italy together, through his third marriage to Miriam, with whom he has two children. Standing in the wings is Barney's father, Izzy (Dustin Hoffman), who continues to stick by him as his loyal right-hand man. Through it all, Barney experiences numerous highs and lows, but manages to consistently surprise everyone with unforeseen acts of altruism and kindness that turn him into the quintessential modern hero. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

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Director(s):
Richard J. Lewis
Writer(s):
Michael Konyves
Producer(s):
Robert Lantos
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Categories:
ForeignDrama
Barney's Version Awards:
  • 2010 - Genie Awards - Best Art Direction/Production Design
  • 2010 - Genie Awards - Best Supporting Actress
  • 2010 - Genie Awards - Best Art Direction/Production Design
  • 2010 - Genie Awards - Best Supporting Actor
  • 2010 - Genie Awards - Best Actor
  • 2010 - Genie Awards - Best Makeup
  • 2010 - Genie Awards - Best Makeup
  • 2010 - Genie Awards - Best Costume Design
  • 2010 - Genie Awards - Best Original Score
  • 2010 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
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    John G.

    Great acting,great screenplay,great movie.Were was it on Academy Award time.Paul Giamatti at the very least deserved best actor. .Were the critics asleep?...Great movie...dont miss it

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    Ron S.

    This was truly a great movie.It gets high marks in every category. Film like this are few and far between. I am surprised it didn't get more recognition.

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    Dave S.

    Watched this movie last night and thought it was a little slow in the beginning, then it took flight. Wonderful acting by Giamatti, Hoffman and Pike. Could easily see Giamatti winning an Oscar. Dave

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