Barry

  • 2016


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Positive Reviews 39
Negative reviews 5
Average Rating 3.5/5
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3.0
Certainly, the book inspired some of the nested daddy issuesanother way that this movie echoes its four month old predecessor. Av Club
3.1
Devon Terrells performance as Barry is warm, always leading with empathy and a genuine smile. Rogerebert
4.5
Bill Hader and Alec Bergs series is highly entertaining and acutely heartbreaking, and thats pretty damn special. Indie Wire
4.5
Theres only one problem: Gene (Henry Winkler) doesnt feel like teaching anymore; not since his girlfriend Janice (Paula Newsome) went missing. Indie Wire
4.5
Why The worst thing hes ever done isnt killing an innocent man out of misplaced vengeance, but killing a police detective out of self preservation. Indie Wire
4.5
Barry loses its way when it reduces itself to a tacky diorama of its protagonists inner turmoil, and it does so frequently enough to dismantle any sen .. Indie Wire
2.0
Barry loses its way when it reduces itself to a tacky diorama of its protagonists inner turmoil, and it does so frequently enough to dismantle any sen .. Indie Wire
3.5
But whatever the timing, Barry is a good enough film at once moving and revealing to be its own reward. Variety
4.0
Theres the commonly cited cinematic theory from Alfred Hitchcock, which differentiates surprise from suspense.An unseen bomb under a table explodes br .. The Guardian
4.5
The film isnt leading up to one big plot point, and theres no huge twist that upends the characters. Collider
4.0
Its a thoughtful, intelligent film that also happens to be mighty entertaining. Collider
4.0
Led by Australian actor Devon Terrells convincing lead performance as a young man struggling with his mixed identity and a troubling local environment .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
In some of the stronger moments, Barry and Saleem simply hang out and the air feels thick with inchoate yearning rather than history. The New York Times
4.5
He plays Barry with a kind of weary archness, and if hes more plausible as a depressed man than a hitman, that fits with the overall tone. Telegraph
3.5
Though its undeniable that we would not be as interested in this tale if Barrys last name was Schwartz instead of Obama, that we are happy to be in ef ..
5.0
Its flavors never unite into a singular taste, and its likely many viewers will find it entirely unpalatable. Village Voice
2.5
The Twilight Zone like conclusion is satisfying, certainly, and the movie, anchored by its affable cast and emphasis on bloody kills, ultimately comes .. Reel Film Reviews
3.5
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
3.5
Its not about a man destined to win something.Its about the search to belong, and that makes it more sneakily American and quietly patriotic than any .. The Wrap
4.0
It captures the beautifully conflicted dumpster fire that the world is right now like lightning in a bottle. Hindustan Times
3.5
Barry is among the first of what will surely be many films about Barack Obama, and while its not a travesty, better works will capture the essence of .. Salon
4.0
A movie doesnt have to be a grand cinematic experience to open up your worldview. Time
2.0
The performance is a fully sketched immersion that feels and looks like the real thing. The Film Stage
4.0
I imagined a Republican somewhere shouting Its subsidized housing! Uproxx
4.0
With what lies ahead, moreover, director Vikram Gandhis modest biopic, Barry (Netflix), a year in his life, provides a kind of comfort watching. The Irish Times
2.5
But too often its only looking forward to a future the characters know nothing about. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Its moments like this, when it feels like Barrys script is excitedly nudging the audience in the ribs, that the film loses its luster. The Atlantic
3.5
(CNN) Early onset nostalgia about President Obama gave rise to a pair of biographical movies this year: Southside With You, imaginatively chronicling .. Cnn
3.0
One is that they genuinely want to keep the central subject of their film under wraps until the end. The Play List
1.5
The show upends common perceptions of art as balm for the battered soul. Scroll
4.5
Barry is well paced and doesnt rely on tired biopic tropes to get points across. Film School Rejects
2.5
Part of the appeal of Barack Obama at least to those of us who dont vote in US elections or live with their everyday outcomes is the way he seems to e .. The Age
2.0
It may be true that when you make a biopic about a guy nicknamed No Drama, you have to toss in something to grab the viewer by the larynx. Wsj
3.0
Terrells performance goes beyond being a great mimicry to achieve a surprising level of verisimilitude. Daily Dot
3.8
The Australian raised actor Devon Terrell does a fine job of mimicking the vocal cadences of the 20 year old Barack Obama. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
Gandhis touch is generally light and he exploits the citys ethnic mosaic with great effectiveness in the supporting cast. Straits Times
3.5
Hes a poor candidate for the crude emotional beats of the biopic. News Week
3.8
Rarely have the unique challenges of growing up biracial been captured with such keen empathy on screen. Awards Circuit
2.0
The film overall tries to deliver a substantive story with a well researched historical context from Adam Mansbachs script, but it is the tropey chara .. Black Girl Nerds
3.0
The script is great no matter who its about its just that fewer curiosity seekers would give it a watch were it about someone else. M Tv
4.5
The Untamed isnt as ingenious a genre film as, say, anything by David Cronenberg, but it is an intriguing and inventive fusion of artiness and trash. Vue Weekly
3.1
Terrells performance elevates the film...He is convincing in conveying Obamas serious demeanor and suggesting the eliding cadence of Obamas manner of .. Sf Chronicle
4.0
By Jose Teodoro Among Barrys most likable attributes is the fact that it barely even needs to be about Barack Obama, whose actual given name is never .. Cinema Scope
3.8
Instead, it presents an interesting portrait of someone navigating between cultures in a country that continues to insist on labeling. Daily News
3.0
And in light of the baton pass that awaits us come 2017, dont be surprised if you find Gandhis film more than a little bit moving.I did. Vogue
3.0
A thought on the New Christian American Cinema: Tired of the blatant propaganda Continue reading: Christian Movies: Religious Propaganda Disguised as .. Altfg
3.5
Theyll train you to want you dont need.Theyll train you to manipulate words so they dont mean anything anymore. Counter Punch



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