Rent The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015)
3.1 of 5 from 203 ratings
1h 32min
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- Synopsis:
- Bamey Thomson (Robert Carlyle) is a hapless barber devoid of charm and 'patter'. His life is mediocre and mundane until an argument at work gets out of hand and he unintentionally becomes embroiled in serial murder. With his sanity threatening to unravel, Barney has to dodge Detective Inspector Holdall (Ray Winstone) and a bickering, distracted local Police force. He turns to his domineering mother Cemolina, played by Emma Thompson in a truly hilarious performance, who takes him on a macabre journey that he never anticipated
- Actors:
- Emma Thompson, Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, James Cosmo, Ashley Jensen, Tom Courtenay, Martin Compston, Kevin Guthrie, Stephen McCole, Samuel Robertson, Brian Pettifer, Paul Ellard, Eileen McCallum, Skye Cooper Barr, Matt Costello, Barbara Rafferty, Ruari Cannon, Finlay Welsh, David McGowan, Scott Dymond
- Directors:
- Robert Carlyle
- Producers:
- Holly Brydson, Brian Coffey, Richard Cowan, Kaleena Kiff, John G. Lenic
- Writers:
- Richard Cowan, Colin McLaren
- Aka:
- Barney Thomson
- Studio:
- Icon
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama
- Collections:
- Award Winners, BAFTA Nominations Competition 2023, Getting to Know..., Getting to Know: Emma Thompson
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Reviews (3) of The Legend of Barney Thomson
Just rubbish - The Legend of Barney Thomson review by RH
Couldn't understand speech, silly scenario who thinks people will pay to watch this stuff. Carlyle should stick to acting.
1 out of 4 members found this review helpful.
Emma gets old. - The Legend of Barney Thomson review by NC
Quirky little film where Emma and Ray have some fun. Little bit surreal here and there. Hard to sympathise with main character, but Emma Thompson's versatility shows through......
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Daft Fun - The Legend of Barney Thomson review by LN
If you liked Burke and Hare then you will like this film. Similar type of humour. Whilst not as good as Burke and Hare it is still a good film
0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.