Barney's Version (2010)

The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.

Director:

Richard J. Lewis

Writers:

Mordecai Richler (novel), Michael Konyves (screenplay)

Stars:

Paul Giamatti, Rosamund Pike, Jake Hoffman

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 18 wins & 18 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Giamatti	...	Barney Panofsky
Macha Grenon	...	Solange
Paul Gross	...	Constable O'Malley of the North
Atom Egoyan	...	O'Malley Director #1
Mark Camacho	...	T / U Productions Executive #1
David Pryde	...	T / U Productions Executive #2
Paula Jean Hixson	...	Bartender at Grumpy's
Mark Addy	...	Detective O'Hearne
Scott Speedman	...	Boogie
Marica Pellegrinelli	...	'The Countess'
Thomas Trabacchi	...	Leo
Clé Bennett	...	Cedric
Rachelle Lefevre	...	Clara 'Chambers' Charnofsky
Domenico Minutoli	...	Judge at Rome Wedding
Massimo Wertmüller	...	Rome Doctor (as Massimo Wertmuller)

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

watching tv | montreal | memory | ex wife | marriage | 

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Taglines:

First he got married. Then he got married again. Then he met the love of his life.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Italy Canada

Language:

English French

Release Date:

18 February 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Minha Versão do Amor

Filming Locations:

Austin, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

CAD 77,216 (Canada), 26 December 2010

Opening Weekend USA:

$65,241, 16 January 2011, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$7,502,560

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$15,167,284

Company Credits

Production Co:

Serendipity Point Films,Fandango,Lyla Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

134 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jake Hoffman plays Dustin Hoffman's grandson. In real-life, he's his son.

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Goofs

It is not possible for a swimmer to be scooped up by a firefighting airplane.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Blair: Hello?
Barney Panofsky: Blair, I'd like to speak with my wife.
Blair: Oh, Barney, it's 3:00 in the morning.
Barney Panofsky: Put my wife on the phone.
Blair: She's not your wife and I'm not waking her.
Barney Panofsky: All right. Well, then just ask her what she wants me to do with all these nude photos I have of her. Ah, come to think of it, you actually might want them, if only to see what Miriam looked like in her prime.
Blair: [hangs up]

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Connections

References Due South (1994)

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Soundtracks

Deb Sombo
Written by Jimmy McGriff
Performed by Jimmy McGriff
Courtesy of Blue Note Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music
Used by permission of EMI UNART CATALOG INC.
All rights reserved

User Reviews

Amazing movie, really artistic, just don't watch the trailers they spoil the movie

Watched it in a early screening in Toronto, and I was shocked! I didn't expect such an amazing movie. Will remember it for the rest of my life.

Ignore the comments by Jewish ladies who were offended by the movie's contents. Those are just a small part of this masterpiece.

The roles are all played well. Paul Giamatti's role is nothing short of Oscar-winning in my opinion. The story is fun, but serious. The scenes are high-quality and well designed. I really didn't see anything missing.

Just one point, DO NOT watch the trailers. They completely spoil the movie. I think the main reason I loved the movie was that I did not know anything about it. But for those who have read the book, it should still be fun. It's a well-made movie, on top of a wonderful story.