Barbarians at the Gate is just a good movie, but James Garner lead role makes Barbarians at the Gate great. What works Barbarians is a well written story which is a lead character driven story. The viewer sees the humble Winnipeg roots of the C E O up to the flamboyant C E O dinners, events etc. James G charm, humor and slick style pushes the environment of greed in the shark tank. Well there is the H B O nudity, and swearing I never seen James swear ever, but it fits in the H B O/corporate culture. The story is driven by greed as a take over of a public to private corporation when Gardner steals the take over plan as we go into the world of politics, fashion and ego! Funny, this deal is small compared to todays monopolies. The film is a little long at the end, and loses steam. Well written, directed and casted. 7 stars.
Review of Barbarians at the Gate
