Barney's Version - Fire Brigade Fundraiser

All proceeds go direct to the fire brigade.

Hot food available.

Director: Richard J Lewis
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Dustin Hoffman, Rosamund Pike, Minnie Driver, Bruce Greenwood, Scott Speedman, Rachelle Lefevre
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Runtime: 132 minutes
Censor's rating: M Offensive language and sexual references

Based on Mordecai Richler's prize-winning comic novel -- his last and, arguably, best -- Barney's Version is the warm, wise, and witty story of Barney Panofsky, (Paul Giamatti), a seemingly ordinary man who lives an extraordinary life. A candid confessional, told from Barney's point of view, the film spans four decades and two continents, taking us through the different "acts" of his unusual history. There is his first wife, Clara, (Rachelle Lefevre), a flame-haired, flagrantly unfaithful free spirit with whom Barney briefly lives la vie de Boheme in Rome. The "Second Mrs. P.," (Minnie Driver), is a wealthy Jewish princess who shops and talks incessantly, barely noticing that Barney is not listening. And it is at their lavish wedding that Barney meets, and starts pursuing, Miriam (Rosamund Pike), his third wife, the mother of his two children, and his true love. With his father, Izzy (Dustin Hoffman) as his sidekick, Barney takes us through the many highs, and a few too many lows, of his long and colourful life. Not only does Barney turn out to be a true romantic, he is also capable of all kinds of sneaky acts of gallantry, generosity, and goodness when we -- and he -- least expect it. His is a gloriously full life, played out on a grand scale. And, at its centre stands an unlikely hero - the unforgettable Barney Panofsky.

Check out Paul Giamatti's acceptance speech for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor (Comedy or Musical) on January 16th. He's a bit chuffed Halle Berry announced and gave him the award! Trailer can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsfjXNMQt8I

Event listed by The Plaza Theatre Putaruru

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