Barney\u2019s Version<\/i> tells the story of Barney Panofsky, played by Paul Giamatti in a Golden Globe\u2013winning performance. As he progresses from young adulthood to old age, Barney ricochets from one romantic entanglement to another, trying to keep his outrageous father (Hoffman) under control while being pursued by a cop who suspects him of murdering his best friend, Boogie (Speedman).<\/p>\n
Based on Mordecai Richler\u2019s Giller Prize\u2013winning bestseller of the same name, this rich and hilarious film won seven Genie Awards and was nominated for an Oscar.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe impeccably cast confessional, with a pitch-perfect Paul Giamatti leading the way, nimbly traverses the four decades in its lead character\u2019s eventual life with considerable exuberance, visual flair and, ultimately, grace." \u2014 Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Barney\u2019s Version tells the story of Barney Panofsky, played by Paul Giamatti in a Golden Globe\u2013winning performance. As he progresses from young adulthood to old age, Barney ricochets from one… <\/p>\n