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Barcelona (1994)

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Reviews Counted:27

Fresh:21

Rotten:6

Average Rating:6.4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Ted, a stiffnecked American sales representative living in post-Franco Barcelona, has grown accustomed to his conservative lifestyle. But his daily routine -- including a recent vow not to date... Ted, a stiffnecked American sales representative living in post-Franco Barcelona, has grown accustomed to his conservative lifestyle. But his daily routine -- including a recent vow not to date attractive women -- is turned upside-down when his more sociable cousin Fred, a Navy lieutenant, moves in with him and refuses to leave. But rising political tensions and anti-American sentiment force these bickering boys to bond. So Fred and Ted, obsessed with women, make the best of adverse circumstances and agree to participate in the city's disco driven night-life. Maybe somewhere along the way, Fred can help his bible-quoting cousin let go of puritanical inhibitions. [More]

Starring: Taylor Nichols, Chris Eigeman, Tushka Bergen, Mira Sorvino

Starring: Taylor Nichols, Chris Eigeman, Tushka Bergen, Mira Sorvino, Pep Munne, Hellena Schmied

Director: Whit Stillman

Director: Whit Stillman

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03/11/03
Brant Bingamon
Brant Bingamon
Austin Chronicle

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08/22/03
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

This isn't for everyone, to be sure, but those who enjoy literate, witty movies over shoot-'em-up, blow-'em-up fare should find much to savor.

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01/01/00
Chris Hicks
Chris Hicks
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Superb

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05/06/02
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

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03/31/08
David Ansen
David Ansen
Newsweek
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The unsympathetic characters and their slight adventure story was never compelling.

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09/11/07
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Narratively, Barcelona gives itself nowhere to go.

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01/01/00
Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
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Darker and more acidic than Stillman's previous outing, this comedy, about two Americans at the end of the Cold War, could be described as Metropolitan meets Where the Boys Are meets The Year of Living Dangerously.

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07/14/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

A very funny cross-cultural film about some idiosyncratic people who talk about what's on their minds.

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04/10/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

Stillman pulls confident, polished performances from all his actors.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
01/01/00
Hal Hinson
Hal Hinson
Washington Post
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This film is the distillation of an intriguing blend of romantic comedy, satire, drama, and philosophy.

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01/01/00
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
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I recommend Barcelona on the proviso that you see [Stillman's] other two films first.

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04/12/02
Jamie Gillies
Jamie Gillies
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Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)
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Lawrence Van Gelder
Lawrence Van Gelder
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Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

Ted and Fred may finally leave you not caring about Stillman's protagonists -- not so much ugly Americans as mildly unpleasant Americans.

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Michael Snyder
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Michael Szymanski
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