Barry Munday (2010)

Barry Munday wakes up after being attacked to realize that he's missing his family jewels. To make matters worse, he learns he's facing a paternity lawsuit filed by a woman he can't remember having sex with.

Director:

Chris D'Arienzo

Writers:

Chris D'Arienzo (screenplay), Frank Turner Hollon (book)

Stars:

Patrick Wilson, Judy Greer, Chloë Sevigny

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Patrick Wilson	...	Barry Munday
Judy Greer	...	Ginger Farley
Chloë Sevigny	...	Jennifer Farley
Jean Smart	...	Carol Munday
Malcolm McDowell	...	Mr. Farley
Billy Dee Williams	...	Lonnie Green
Cybill Shepherd	...	Mrs. Farley
Shea Whigham	...	Donald
Barret Swatek	...	Lucy
Missi Pyle	...	Lida Griggs
Christopher McDonald	...	Dr. Preston Edwards
Trieu Tran	...	Moe
Razaaq Adoti	...	Spiro
Matt Winston	...	Kyle Pennington
Kyle Gass	...	Jerry Sherman

Storyline

Barry: he slacks off at work, savors one-nights stands, and is getting older (young people call him "sir"). Then, he loses his testicles in an assault and gets a letter saying he's to become a father. He can't remember the woman and asks if she'll meet with him: she's Ginger, a solitary waspish woman about his age. He acknowledges paternity and wants to be a part of the pregnancy and parenthood. With reluctance and lots of put-downs, Ginger introduces him to her family, including the favored younger sister, and allows him to come with her to her doctor's. With his own father issues, a canny boss, brittle Ginger, and her vampy sister, can Barry hang in there?

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Plot Keywords:

paternity | testicles | pregnancy | doctor | letter | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 March 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Family Jewels

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stick 'N' Stone Productions, Corner Store Entertainment, Far Hills Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Barry and Ginger are having sex, Barry points out a smiley face tattoo that Ginger has on her left leg, which Ginger said she got in college. But in a previous scene, before Ginger was to give birth, there is a clear shot of her left leg and no sign of any tattoo.

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Quotes

Ginger Farley: Are you afraid of my family?
Barry Munday: Yes, each one of them individually and as a group.

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Connections

References Friends (1994)

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Soundtracks

"A cold Wind will blow through your door"
by Bill Ricchini

User Reviews

A quite boring romantic comedy

With the film The Accidental Husband, I thought I had found the worst possible premise for a romantic comedy (a hacker legally marries two people who hate each other); then, I saw The Switch in order to prove that it was possible to fall even lower (a man exchanges his sperm with...ah, forget about it). And more recently, I watched the film Barry Munday in order to remind us that there is simply no limit for the presence of bad ideas in Hollywood. Needless to say, I found Barry Munday very boring and a waste of time.

There was only one reason why I decided to watch Barry Munday: the great Judy Greer. I have been a fan of this actress' for a long time (since I saw her in the film Jawbreaker), and I have been waiting for years to see her huge talent recognized. Unfortunately, she seems typecast in supporting roles of "best friend" or "talkative secretary", even though she still manages to bring solid works in those minor roles. Her performance in Barry Munday is also competent, and it is what saves this film from reaching deplorable levels.

For the rest, Barry Munday is a weak, tedious and unfunny romantic comedy, and I cannot recommend it, despite Greer's performance.