Barney's Version

I am not usually into the sappy "life story" stuff, but this movie was pretty remarkable.  Weaving together past and present, the film tells the story of Barney - played by Paul Giamatti - his highs and lows through his relationships with friends, father, and three marriages.  Clocking in at just over two hours the movie does feel a bit long at times, but trust me it is worth it.  I don't think I could sound any cheesier, but in all seriousness I say this - you will laugh and you will cry as you pass through what is one of Giamatti's finest performances of his career.