Barton Fink

USA 1991, 116 minutes
Dir. Joel Coen
Rating: [M]
Genres: Drama, Cult / Independent

Topics: Period 1940s.

Feat. John Turturro, John Goodman, Judy Davis

Aroview: The Coen Bros' striking if enigmatic account of a brilliant scribe hampered with writer's block and a strange hotel companion in mid 1940s Hollywood. A signature role for John Turturro.

Cannes - Palm D’Or
NZ International Film Festival 1991

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5 stars (Exceptional) Barton Fink, a successful 1940's New York playwright, lands a job in Hollywood only to be struck with writer's block. Enter insurance salesman, Charlie Meadows, and things really take a turn for the worst. Exhilarating and totally unforgettable. ~GenXGirl
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5 stars (Exceptional) Full of iconic characters and moments, with biting humour and a real sense of humanity and wisdom. ~Wizzums
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4 stars (Very Good) The cast is excellent in particular John Goodman who gives another memorable performance. The writing and characters are of Cohen standard and the set designs are commendable. ~Tubbs