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Barney Thomson

Original title: The Legend of Barney Thomson
  • 20152015
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
6K
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Emma Thompson, Robert Carlyle, and Ray Winstone in 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.
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Barney Thomson (Robert Carlyle), awkward, diffident, Glasgow, Scotland barber, lives a life of desperate mediocrity and his uninteresting life is about to go from 0 to 60 in five seconds, as... Read allBarney Thomson (Robert Carlyle), awkward, diffident, Glasgow, Scotland 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.Barney Thomson (Robert Carlyle), awkward, diffident, Glasgow, Scotland 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.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Carlyle
  • Writers
    • Douglas Lindsay(based on the book "The Long Midnight of Barney Thompson")
    • Richard Cowan(adapted for the screen by)
    • Colin McLaren
  • Stars
    • Robert Carlyle
    • Emma Thompson
    • Ray Winstone
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Carlyle
  • Writers
    • Douglas Lindsay(based on the book "The Long Midnight of Barney Thompson")
    • Richard Cowan(adapted for the screen by)
    • Colin McLaren
  • Stars
    • Robert Carlyle
    • Emma Thompson
    • Ray Winstone
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations

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    Emma Thompson, Robert Carlyle, and Ray Winstone in Barney Thomson (2015)
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    Emma Thompson and Robert Carlyle in Barney Thomson (2015)

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    Robert Carlyle
    Robert Carlyle
    • Barney Thomsonas Barney Thomson
    Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson
    • Cemolinaas Cemolina
    Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone
    • Detective Inspector Holdallas Detective Inspector Holdall
    Tom Courtenay
    Tom Courtenay
    • Chief Superintendent McManamanas Chief Superintendent McManaman
    Ashley Jensen
    Ashley Jensen
    • Detective Inspector June Robertsonas Detective Inspector June Robertson
    Brian Pettifer
    Brian Pettifer
    • Charlie Tayloras Charlie Taylor
    Kevin Guthrie
    Kevin Guthrie
    • Detective Inspector Callum MacPhersonas Detective Inspector Callum MacPherson
    James Cosmo
    James Cosmo
    • James Hendersonas James Henderson
    Stephen McCole
    Stephen McCole
    • Wullie Hendersonas Wullie Henderson
    Martin Compston
    Martin Compston
    • Chris Porteras Chris Porter
    Samuel Robertson
    Samuel Robertson
    • Detective Sergeant Sam Jobsonas Detective Sergeant Sam Jobson
    Anne Downie
    • Lizzieas Lizzie
    Ann Scott-Jones
    • Theresaas Theresa
    Eileen McCallum
    • Mrs. Gaffneyas Mrs. Gaffney
    Matt Costello
    • Chris' Creepy Neighbouras Chris' Creepy Neighbour
    Barbara Rafferty
    • Jean Monkrieffas Jean Monkrieff
    David McGowan
    David McGowan
    • Alexas Alex
    Finlay Welsh
    Finlay Welsh
    • Jenkinsas Jenkins
    • Director
      • Robert Carlyle
    • Writers
      • Douglas Lindsay(based on the book "The Long Midnight of Barney Thompson")
      • Richard Cowan(adapted for the screen by)
      • Colin McLaren
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    • Trivia
      Despite playing his mother, Dame Emma Thompson is only two years older than Robert Carlyle.
    • Quotes

      Wullie: You look like a haunted tree.

    • Soundtracks
      Stranger On The Shore
      Written by Acker Bilk

      Performed by Duane Eddy

      Published by EMI Publishing Ltd.

    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Hugely enjoyable, uniquely Glasgow
    Greatly enjoyed this film. The weakest element is probably the story which is on the improbable end of the spectrum but, as long as you forgive the absurdity of the plot and just go with the flow, it's a thoroughly enjoyable 90 minutes. They could also possibly have done with a little more explanation of the back-story rather than jumping straight in - some might find it all a little complicated especially in the first half hour. The comedy is uniquely Glasgow and the language typically (and authentically!) blue. Visually it's all nicely shot with some of the more off-beat Glasgow landmarks featuring prominently. The acting is great with, as others have noted, standout performances by both Emma Thomson & Ray Winstone. I can't help thinking that Robert Carlyle as Director got better performances out of his other leads than he did out of Robert Carlyle (Actor) - perhaps the double responsibility of first time director and lead actor was a little too much to pull off. Not that his performance was bad, just a little lacking in finesse in places.

    Minor criticisms apart, this is a very enjoyable movie and well worth watching.
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    • Aug 2, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 24, 2015 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Legend of Barney Thomson
    • Filming locations
      • Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Trinity Works Entertainment
      • Sigma Films
      • Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,336,254
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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