 A still from the movie  | Cast: Paul Giamatti, Dustin Hoffman, Rosamund Pike Direction: Richard J. Lewis Genre: Drama Duration: 2 hours 14 minutes |
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Middle-aged marital blues
Story: Barney Panofsky (Paul Giamatti) doesn't have much to boast about. Yet, he manages to marry thrice and even experiences a long-lasting romance with his third wife, Miriam (Rosamund Pike), despite being unfaithful to her. So what's the secret of Barney's happiness?
Movie Review: This one's an unusual film which showcases Barney as the archetypal anti-hero: flawed, fallible and yet lovable. And it is the ease and the spontaneity with which Paul Giamatti portrays the protagonist which makes the film an interesting watch. Of course, Giamatti went on to win the Golden Globe for his stellar act.
The highpoint of the film lies in the characterisation of the bumbling Barney. He's the kind of guy you would generally ignore. Yet, he's the kind of guy who goes on to win the love and loyalty of a beautiful, intelligent woman who is never apologetic about her choice. Based on the 1997 novel by Mordecai Richler, the film hooks you with its whacky romance and its quirky screenplay.
Story: Barney Panofsky (Paul Giamatti) doesn't have much to boast about. Yet, he manages to marry thrice and even experiences a long-lasting romance with his third wife, Miriam (Rosamund Pike), despite being unfaithful to her. So what's the secret of Barney's happiness?
Movie Review: This one's an unusual film which showcases Barney as the archetypal anti-hero: flawed, fallible and yet lovable. And it is the ease and the spontaneity with which Paul Giamatti portrays the protagonist which makes the film an interesting watch. Of course, Giamatti went on to win the Golden Globe for his stellar act.
The highpoint of the film lies in the characterisation of the bumbling Barney. He's the kind of guy you would generally ignore. Yet, he's the kind of guy who goes on to win the love and loyalty of a beautiful, intelligent woman who is never apologetic about her choice. Based on the 1997 novel by Mordecai Richler, the film hooks you with its whacky romance and its quirky screenplay.
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