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Barney's Version

  • 20102010
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  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
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Dustin Hoffman, Minnie Driver, Paul Giamatti, Rachelle Lefevre, and Rosamund Pike in Barney's Version (2010)
Take a ride through the life and memories of Barney Panofsky, a hard-drinking, cigar-smoking, foulmouthed 65-year old hockey fanatic and television producer, as he reflects on his life's successes and (numerous) gaffes and failures as the final chapters of his own existence come sharply into focus.
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The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
25K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
12,700
1,015
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Richard J. Lewis
    • Writers
      • Mordecai Richler(novel)
      • Michael Konyves(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Paul Giamatti
      • Rosamund Pike
      • Jake Hoffman
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Richard J. Lewis
    • Writers
      • Mordecai Richler(novel)
      • Michael Konyves(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Paul Giamatti
      • Rosamund Pike
      • Jake Hoffman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 94User reviews
    • 180Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 18 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Minnie Driver and Paul Giamatti in Barney's Version (2010)
    Rosamund Pike in Barney's Version (2010)
    Paul Giamatti and Rosamund Pike in Barney's Version (2010)
    Paul Giamatti in Barney's Version (2010)
    Minnie Driver in Barney's Version (2010)
    Minnie Driver in Barney's Version (2010)
    Minnie Driver and Paul Giamatti in Barney's Version (2010)
    Paul Giamatti in Barney's Version (2010)
    Scott Speedman and Paul Giamatti in Barney's Version (2010)
    Scott Speedman and Paul Giamatti in Barney's Version (2010)
    Paul Giamatti and Rachelle Lefevre in Barney's Version (2010)
    Paul Giamatti and Jake Hoffman in Barney's Version (2010)

    Top cast

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    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • Barney Panofsky
    Rosamund Pike
    Rosamund Pike
    • Miriam Grant-Panofsky
    Jake Hoffman
    Jake Hoffman
    • Michael Panofsky
    Macha Grenon
    Macha Grenon
    • Solange
    Paul Gross
    Paul Gross
    • Constable O'Malley of the North
    Atom Egoyan
    Atom Egoyan
    • O'Malley Director #1
    Mark Camacho
    Mark Camacho
    • T…
    David Pryde
    • T…
    Paula Jean Hixson
    Paula Jean Hixson
    • Bartender at Grumpy's
    Mark Addy
    Mark Addy
    • Detective O'Hearne
    Scott Speedman
    Scott Speedman
    • Boogie
    Marica Pellegrinelli
    Marica Pellegrinelli
    • 'The Countess'
    Thomas Trabacchi
    Thomas Trabacchi
    • Leo
    Clé Bennett
    Clé Bennett
    • Cedric
    Rachelle Lefevre
    Rachelle Lefevre
    • Clara 'Chambers' Charnofsky
    Domenico Minutoli
    • Judge at Rome Wedding
    Massimo Wertmüller
    • Rome Doctor
    • (as Massimo Wertmuller)
    Saul Rubinek
    Saul Rubinek
    • Charnofsky
    • Director
      • Richard J. Lewis
    • Writers
      • Mordecai Richler(novel)
      • Michael Konyves(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Jake Hoffman plays Dustin Hoffman's grandson. In real-life, he's his son.
    • Goofs
      On the radio Miriam introduces the song "I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore" by Dusty Springfield. The recording played is the version by Shelby Lynne which was recorded in 2008.
    • Quotes

      Barney Panofsky: ...and I'm just gonna keep talking here, 'cause I'm afraid that if I stop there's gonna be a pause or a break and you're gonna say 'It's getting late' or 'I should get going', and I'm not ready for that to happen. I don't want that to happen. Ever.

      [they pause]

      Miriam: There it was. The pause.

      Barney Panofsky: Yeah.

      Miriam: I'm still here.

    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 8 December 2010 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Bang a Gong (Get It On)
      Words & Music by Marc Bolan

      Performed by T. Rex (as T Rex)

      Courtesy of Muscadet Productions, Inc./Straight Ahead Productions Ltd.

      Published by TRO - Essex Music International, Inc. (ASCAP)

    User reviews94

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Bent Over Backwards
    Greetings again from the darkness. Ordinarily, a film with Rosamund Pike and Bruce Greenwood in key roles would be sufficient for me to stay home and watch The Nature Channel. However, Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman, as son and father, in a story based on Mordecai Richler's novel was motivation enough for me to buck up and give this one a shot. And what a pleasant surprise this film is.

    Giamatti has mastered the role of cynical, self-absorbed, frumpy schlub and his Barney is every bit that. The story is told through extended flashbacks after we learn a detective has written a book accusing Barney of killing his best friend (Scott Speedman). No charges were brought and it's not until the end in an extremely creative reveal that we understand what really happened that day at the lake. Unfortunately, we aren't sure if Barney ever understands, but that's a whole different topic.

    Barney's first marriage comes about because his girlfriend gets pregnant. This one ends in tragedy and betrayal and allows Barney to spend much of his life on the path of cynicism, alcoholism and cigar-chain-smoking. He is no pretty sight - from inside or out. He stumbles into his second marriage, this one to Minnie Driver. Ms. Driver is wonderful as the Jewish princess with a Master's Degree. How do we know? She continually reminds us of both facts. Ever known anyone that just constantly reminds you of how smart they are? How this marriage ends leads to the whole suspicion of murder and loss of best friend for Barney.

    The real key to the story occurs at the wedding. Instead of worshiping his new bride, Barney watches hockey, does shots with his Dad (Dustin Hoffman) and experiences love at first sight ... not with his bride, but with a guest played by Rosamund Pike. This encounter puts Barney on a singular mission of winning over Ms. Pike, despite his marriage to Driver. Can't really give anything away here other than the story is very clever in how it handles the pursuit, failed marriage and subsequent true love story.

    Only thing is, Barney never really "gets" what true love is. Pike has a wonderful scene where she explains that life and love are in "the seconds, the minutes, the routines". Barney nods but is clearly in over his head in so many ways.

    What I really appreciate about this story is how there are so many relationships that seem to spring from reality ... people we know in situations we've been in. The title, of course, refers to Barney's version of reality. How he sees things. We could each replace his name with ours for a movie on our life. Do we see reality, or is reality how we interpret these seconds, minutes, routines? The answer seems pretty clear.

    The film is directed by Richard J. Lewis (not the comedian) but is really a product of the amazing story and talented cast led by the extraordinary performance of Giamatti. Dustin Hoffman's scenes are all excellent, and his real life son Jake, plays his grandson in the film. Don't miss the quick scenes featuring standout directors Atom Egoyan, David Cronenberg and Ted Kotcheff. It's also character actor extraordinare Maury Chaykin's final film. And I certainly can't omit mention of the fabulous soundtrack featuring T-Rex, JJ Cale, Donovan and others. Leonard Cohen's "I'm Your Man" plays over the closing credits so don't leave early!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 18, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • La versión de mi vida
    • Filming locations
      • Austin, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Serendipity Point Films
      • Fandango
      • Lyla Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,439,201
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $65,241
      • Jan 16, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,106,921
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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