Barney's Version (2010)

I knew it had to come from a very good novel, and wasn't suprised that it was from Mordecia Richler, a name I have loved ever since \"The... ticeship of Duddy Kravitz\"- the movie version, that is- as I can't say I ever read his books. But I felt this rich, at times, overdone, vein of \"Jewishkeit\" throughout the film, especially from Dustin Hoffman as the father (who seems to be specializing, in his golden years, at playing overtly Jewish characters, as in \"The Fockers\" movies, and here). Paul G. is a national treasure, enough said. And he can \"do Alzeimer's\" ljust like he can do John Adams, or a mobster, or anything: with characterisitc brilliance! But the movie felt like it must be a better novel, so I am going to read Richler, finally...! P.S. Very Canadian, very Montreal, very Leonard Cohen!!! Full Review

Best movie since \" King's Speech.\"

At first I thought the characters in Barney's Version were all self-involved nincompoops, but then Barney fell in love for real. He had a wonderful... arriage which changed him into a much better person. At the movie I was crying because I really felt compassion for all the characters especially Barney. Great acting is what makes the audience cry. Bravo! Full Review

Wow! I HATED this movie. It's grossly misogynistic, unrealistic, and I had to spent 2 hours with a group of really... , rude people that I wouldn't want to have dinner with, much less watch their life stories. I don't have any idea why I should care about this drunken schlub who marries 2 absolutely ridiculous, awful women and then walks out on the second one on their wedding night to follow another woman. The fact that the woman he is walking out on is a rich, shallow bitch doesn't make it alright. He chose to marry her. Accept that responsibility at least for 24 hours. It seems like I'm supposed to care about him because he has a good relationship with his quirky father. Well, that's not really enough for me. Full Review

Great movie about lifes wins and losses. Has the feeling of drama epic in scope and emotional undertow. A kind of Terms Of Endearment feel... to it but dissimiar story lines. The ending is real kleenex time for those who love to be moved emotionally. Great soundtrack too. A real winner!!!!! Full Review