Mar 04, 2011 rosamund pike, who plays the love interest of paul giamatti in the movie barney s version, talked about aging in the movie, being unrecognizable in press junkets, her favorite romantic courting. I read barney s version the novel because i loved the movie. This seriocomic adaptation of mordecai richlers awardwinning 1997 novel stars paul giamatti as barney panofsky, who meets the great love of his life, miriam rosamund pike, at the most inopportune time imaginable. The novel is the life story of one barney panofsky, a rather grumpy montreal jew just like the protagonist of every other mordecai richler novel who is famous for having three wives and three divorces and for. Dec 03, 2010 barneys version stars paul giamatti in an adaptation of a book by mordecai richler. Dec 03, 2010 paul giamatti and rosamund pike chat about barneys version, alpha males and beards december 3, 2010 11. Paul giamatti and dustin hoffman make a case for it updated jan 12, 2019.
But when his sworn enemy publicly states that barney is a wife abuser, an intellectual fraud and probably a murderer, he. Paul giamatti talks about his golden globenominated role in barneys version originally published january, 2011 at 7. As barney panofsky, a blunt, adulterous, canadian tv. The scenes between hoffman and giamatti as father and son fairly crackle on screen. Starring paul giamatti, rosamund pike, minnie driver, rachelle lefevre, scott speedman, dustin hoffman, jake hoffman, bruce greenwood and mark. Paul giamatti is comfortably charming in the central role in this brash canadian comedy, even if its all a bit softfocus, says peter. Fur seine darstellerische leistung in barneys version.
Jan 14, 2011 barney s version, based on richler s 1997 novel, and starring paul giamatti in a shleppypeppy role that is almost too comfortable for him, dispenses with that book s firstperson approach, and. Barney s version is, foremost, a beautiful piece of art but also a film that presents us with a dilemma to just that approach. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The film was nominated for the golden lion at the 67th venice international film festival. Now a major motion picture starring paul giamatti and dustin hoffman. The bestselling novel that inspired the eponymous movie starring paul giamatti, rosamund pike, and colin firth.
Paul giamatti is wonderful in barneys version, an engaging picture about a flawed jewish entrepreneur, writes philip french. Last night, paul giamatti won a golden globe for his performance in barneys version. A 1997 novel by canadian author mordecai richler, which turned out to be his final work of fiction before his death in 2001. Dustin hoffman and paul giamatti, father and son, at one of barneys weddings in barneys version. With a stellar cast including a golden globe winning performance from paul giamatti as barney sideways, cinderella man, dustin hoffman meet the fockers, i heart huckabees, minnie driver the the phantom of the opera, good. Jan 18, 2011 paul giamatti may be the start of barneys version which finally opened this weekend but lets be honest, an entire generation of girls will be drawn to the film thanks to the presence. The film is based on a novel of the same name by the late celebrated canadian author mordecai richler. Paul giamatti as barney is masterful in his portrayal, deftly capturing both barneys worst behavioral traits while never losing barneys indefinable charm. The film version stars paul giamatti as barney, rachelle lefevre as clara, minnie driver as the second mrs. Minnie driver and golden globe nominee, paul giamatti dish out the details on their latest film together. The story of the politically incorrect life of barney panofsky paul giamatti a candid confessional, told from barney s point of view, the film spans three decades and two continents, taking us through the different acts of his unusual history. Parents need to know that this paul giamatti dramedy based on the novel by mordecai richler is heavy on strong language including fk and st and sexual innuendo and situations including a scene of a topless woman. Adapted from mordecai richlers novel of the same name, canadian drama barneys version has already received considerable citical praise, and has already earned paul giamatti a.
Barneys version star paul giamatti probably would be the first to admit he isnt your ordinary hollywood leading man. Barneys version stars paul giamatti in an adaptation of a book by mordecai richler. Barneys version is another one of paul giamattis roles of. This fitfully funny, mawkish romantic comedy gives paul giamatti another role of a lifetime, but along the way, sucks all the life out of its rakish source novel. After being in development for 12 years, the film was released in september 2010 with paul giamatti in the title role. Jan 29, 2011 paul giamatti is wonderful in barneys version, an engaging picture about a flawed jewish entrepreneur, writes philip french. What disturbs me most about mordecai richlers 1997 novel, barneys version, now available in a new paperback edition as well as a major motion picture with paul giamatti, is that it took me almost 15 years to get around to reading it. Feb 04, 2011 barneys version is a smart, wellacted two hours at the art house, full of witty observations and fellow feeling. Apr 21, 2020 because barney has major character faults, it takes a strong actor to bring out the good in such a louse, and in richard j. Barneys version, based on richlers 1997 novel, and starring paul giamatti in a shleppypeppy role that is almost too comfortable for him, dispenses with that books firstperson approach, and. Rosamund pike, who plays the love interest of paul giamatti in the movie barneys version, talked about aging in the movie, being unrecognizable in. Paul giamatti is brilliant, superb, outstanding and just pure good as barney panofsky an angry hard drinking man.
The book, with its erudite, unreliable narrator, who is justifying his life through a fog of alzheimers. Paul giamatti is one of those actors who has enough of a global following, thanks to sideways and hbo miniseries john adams, to help get certain movies made. It is a funny, witty, dramatic, and ultimately, charming story of a resilient man recounting his life story as he remembers it. Barney panofsky giamatti is living with his best friend boogie speedman in rome. Browse audiobooks read by paul giamatti sorted by best. I read barneys version the novel because i loved the movie. Narrated by barney as a confessional, the film covers 30 years of his unusual. Paul giamatti is an american actor who has worked steadily and prominently for over twenty years, and is best known for leading roles in the films american splendor 2003, sideways 2004, and barney s version 2010 for which he won a golden globe, and supporting roles in the films cinderella man 2005, the illusionist 2006, and san. Barneys version with paul giamatti the new york times. Paul giamatti stars as the title character in barneys version, a role.
Theres also some violence a gun is brandished, and theres lots of arguing, as well as almost constant drinking and smoking, and one character is an addict. Dramatic comedy barneys version a showcase for paul. This seriocomic adaptation of mordecai richler s awardwinning 1997 novel stars paul giamatti as barney panofsky, who meets the great love of his life, miriam rosamund pike, at the most inopportune time imaginable. If youre looking for a satisfying performance piece that is far from the maddening oscar crowds, consider barneys version, starring paul giamatti. Giamatti worth watching in otherwise sloppy barneys version. Barneys version by mordecai richler penguin books australia. Academy award nominated barneys version is a warm and witty story documenting the extraordinary life of seemingly ordinary barney panofsky. From the opening lines of the story, richler gives us a gruff, complicated yet sympathetic barney panofsky. Mordecai richler, the canadian born author of 10 novels including barneys version photo.
Paul giamatti is an american actor who has worked steadily and prominently for over twenty years, and is best known for leading roles in. Jan 14, 2011 barneys version hits screens with star paul giamatti as the titular character. Even barney panofskys friends tend to agree that he is a wifeabuser, an intellectual fraud, a purveyor of pap, a drunk with a penchant for violence and probably a murderer. Minnie driver and golden globe nominee, paul giamatti dish out the details on.
For his role in barneys version, giamatti finally won a major movie award a golden globe as best comedic actor by playing a jerk. Jan 17, 2011 last night, paul giamatti won a golden globe for his performance in barney s version. Barneys version, due south, paul giamatti and more the producer of barneys version, robert lantos, chats to us about the film, about getting small budget movies made. Barneys version is a 2010 canadian comedydrama film directed by richard j. Paul giamatti talks about his golden globenominated role in. Paul giamatti on barneys version author mordecai richler. Perhaps this is why we take a book from a flat page and then send it through our. Barneys version is another one of paul giamattis roles. Underappreciated, it has still managed to find a surprisingly long life in theaters. Barneys version is a smart, wellacted two hours at the art house, full of witty observations and fellow feeling. Its based on a novel by mordecai richler and lost its wit on the way to the big screen. Rosamund pike as miriam is also amazing, and her demure simplicity provides the perfect counterpoint to barneys excessiveness.
Starring paul giamatti, rosamund pike, minnie driver, rachelle lefevre, scott speedman. He first garnered attention for his breakout role in private parts 1997 as kenny pig vomit rushton, which led to him playing more supporting roles such as. He first garnered attention for his breakout role in private parts 1997 as kenny pig vomit rushton, which led to him playing more supporting roles such as sergeant hill in saving private ryan 1998, bob zmuda in man on the moon 1999, and john maxwell in big mommas. The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt barney panofsky. Rosamund pike as miriam is also amazing, and her demure simplicity provides the perfect counterpoint to. Posted feb 18, 2011 by special to the plain dealer. Rosamund pike and paul giamatti star as husband and wife for a time in barneys version, the adaptation of mordecai richlers novel about an older man reflecting on his successful but troubled life. Feb 11, 2011 for his role in barneys version, giamatti finally won a major movie award a golden globe as best comedic actor by playing a jerk.
Jan 25, 2011 adapted from mordecai richlers novel of the same name, canadian drama barneys version has already received considerable citical praise, and has already earned paul giamatti a golden globe. Barneys version is an excellent film with exceptional performances by paul giamatti and cast, particularly dustin hoffman. Paul giamatti plays the title role and the ensemble cast includes dustin hoffman, minni driver, scott speedman and bruce greenwood. Paul giamatti and rosamund pike chat about barneys version.
Paul giamatti and rosamund pike explore barneys version. Lewis and produced by robert lantos from a screenplay by michael konyves. Adapted from an awardwinning canadian book, barneys version feels, in the best sense, like a novel. Earlier this week, at the party for his new movie barneys version, vulture asked paul giamatti where he was when he heard about his golden globe nomination. Paul giamatti is an american actor who has worked steadily and prominently for over twenty years, and is best known for leading roles in the films american splendor 2003, sideways 2004, and barneys version 2010 for which he won a golden globe, and supporting roles in the films cinderella man 2005, the illusionist 2006, and san andreas 2015. He first garnered attention for his breakout role in private parts 1997 as kenny pig vomit rushton, which led to him playing more supporting roles such as sergeant hill in saving private ryan 1998, bob zmuda in man on the moon 1999, john maxwell in big mommas house. Paul giamatti and rosamund pike explore barney s version. Panofsky, rosamund pike as miriam, and dustin hoffman as barney s father izzy. Paul giamatti may be the start of barneys version which finally opened this weekend but lets be honest, an entire generation of girls will be drawn to the film thanks to the presence. Paul giamatti is wonderful in barney s version, an engaging picture about a flawed jewish entrepreneur, writes philip french. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Barney s version is a 2010 canadian comedydrama film directed by richard j.
Ebullient and perverse, thrice married, barney panofsky has always clung to two cherished beliefs. Barneys version is, foremost, a beautiful piece of art but also a film that presents us with a dilemma to just that approach. Lewis, based on the novel of the same name by mordecai richler. The bigbudget film adaptation of richlers final novel, barneys version, has brought with it an avalanche of new vintage paperbacks, with paul giamatti smirking wryly from the peak of a stacked. Among his most successful novels are the apprenticeship of duddy kravitz, st.
In the first instance, its a gorgeous filmvisually sumptuous, luminous characters, rich in story and emotional authenticity, and laden with golden performances, especially from giamatti, whos established himself as. Barneys version, due south, paul giamatti and more the producer of barneys version, robert lantos, chats to us about the. Urbains horseman, solomon gursky was here, and barneys version. This little gem of a movie is based on the stinging, satirical novel by and about the late, great canadian author mordecai richler. The times caught up with them to talk about their new movie, which opened in l. Paul giamatti talks about his golden globenominated role.
Even barney panofsky s friends tend to agree that he is a wifeabuser, an intellectual fraud, a purveyor of pap, a drunk with a penchant for violence and probably a murderer. Barneys version hits screens with star paul giamatti as the titular character. Barneys version,a paul giamatti is almost the only logical choice. Later made into a 2010 film directed by richard lewis. Jan, 2011 paul giamatti talks about his golden globenominated role in barneys version originally published january, 2011 at 7.
Paul giamatti and rosamund pike chat about barneys. Vintage paperbacks, with paul giamatti smirking wryly from the peak of a stacked. In the first instance, it s a gorgeous filmvisually sumptuous, luminous characters, rich in story and emotional authenticity, and laden with golden performances, especially from giamatti, who s established himself as. Barney s version is an excellent film with exceptional performances by paul giamatti and cast, particularly dustin hoffman. It has everything you could want from a novelhumor and poignancy, complexity and passion, eloquence and. Barney s version hits screens with star paul giamatti as the titular character.
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