The Barbarian Invasions

Starring:

Director:

Denys Arcand

Genres:

Drama | World Cinema

Languages:

English | French

Reviews:

5 reviews

After years of indulging his hedonistic lust for life and women, Remy (Remy Girard) is taken ill, an event that prompts a reunion with his ex-wife (Dorothee Berryman) and estranged son Sebastien (Stephane Rousseau). As father and son learn to set aside their differences, Sebastien moves heaven and earth to make his father's life more comfortable, calling upon the unorthodox help of his old childhood friend Nathalie (Marie-Josee Croze) and Remy's close friends and past mistresses... Denys Arcand's Oscar winning comedy drama is a life-affirming tale of love, family and friendship that features many of the cast and characters from his breakthrough film 'The Decline of the American Empire'. A brilliantly written and engagingly acted exploration of personal, political and sexual mores, Arcand's acclaimed film is witty, moving and hugely entertaining.

Milk

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10/10

john from Mayo, 16 Apr 2007

wonderful film couldn't praise it too highly

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

Excellent

Ciaran from Dublin, 05 Jul 2007

A fantastic movie. Strong witty characters abound with a good plot and excellent script. Subject matter may sound a bit depressing but the movie is really so good that it is an uplifting experience. Give it a go.

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

brilliant

Mark from Dublin, 02 Jun 2008

A moving and tragic story about one mans impending demise and the efforts everyone goes to to make there peace, suppport and come to terms with life, hughly recommend.

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Tres mauvais

Dave from Dublin, 02 Oct 2007

Self-regarding French Canadian film about death that ultimately says nothing.

1 people out of 3 found this review helpful

absolute shite

Kieran from Wicklow, 10 Sep 2009

Enough said. Avoid. Seriously, avoid.

0 people out of 1 found this review helpful