Barney Thomson (2015)

Barney Thomson, awkward, diffident, Glasgow barber, lives a life of desperate mediocrity and his uninteresting life is about to go from 0 to 60 in five seconds, as he enters the grotesque and comically absurd world of the serial killer.

Director:

Robert Carlyle

Writers:

Richard Cowan, Douglas Lindsay (based on the book: Thee Long Midnight of Barney Thompson)

Stars:

Emma Thompson, Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone

4 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Emma Thompson	...	Cemolina
Robert Carlyle	...	Barney Thomson
Ray Winstone	...	Detective Inspector Holdall
James Cosmo	...	James Henderson
Ashley Jensen	...	Detective Inspector June Robertson
Tom Courtenay	...	Chief Superintendent McManaman
Kevin Guthrie	...	MacPherson
Martin Compston	...	Chris Porter
Samuel Robertson	...	Detective Sergeant Sam Jobson (as Sam Robertson)
Brian Pettifer	...	Charlie Taylor
Stephen McCole	...	Wullie Henderson
Scott Dymond	...	Customer Number 1
Barbara Rafferty	...	Jean Monkrieff
Eileen McCallum	...	Mrs. Gaffney
Matt Costello	...	Chris' Creepy Neighbour

Storyline

Barney Thomson, awkward, diffident, Glasgow barber, lives a life of desperate mediocrity and his uninteresting life is about to go from 0 to 60 in five seconds, as he enters the grotesque and comically absurd world of the serial killer.

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Plot Keywords:

dead body | inflatable boat | lake | lawn bowls | carousel | 

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Taglines:

A Razor Sharp Comedy Directed By Robert Carlyle

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

Canada UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 July 2015 (UK)

Also Known As:

Barney Thomson

Filming Locations:

Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Trinity Works Entertainment,Sigma Films,Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Trainspotting reunion between Robert Carlyle & James Cosmo.

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Goofs

When Barney is in the kitchen he leaves an arm on the side. When he sits at the table the arm is no longer there but when he gets up its there again.

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Quotes

Barney: I'm 50 yrs old, got nothing to show for it. Live in this shitey flat/ not had a ride since Shakin Stephens had a number one, a mother who sticks her claws in like an old buzzard. A man by rights should live to reach his full potential and have a kick at the ball.

User Reviews

Beautifully shot funny film set in Glasgow

I watched this in a cinema and there was a lot of laughter coming from the audience. One man even laughed at the first line. The laughing continued throughout.

I would have given the film 10 stars but the story is a bit ridiculous. But, since it is comedy, and IS funny this didn't seem to matter too much. The ending was amusing too.

The film is beautifully shot and the acting is 1st class. My favourite line delivered brilliantly by Emma is "I label everything." And I agree with another reviewer that in the future, this may be considered a cult classic.