Review of Barfly

Barfly (1987)
9/10
Got drunk just watching it.
2 October 2006
Mickey Rourke is known as an underrated actor already. THIS is his best performance.

Skid row loser writes brilliantly. Publishing house wants to push him. Writer would rather be a pathetic drunk. Plot for you.

That was Bukowski's real life. Here we saw how he chose to live. The low rank bars in California really gave it a flavor. For once we don't see upper crust types ordering martinis in a swank club. We see bums pile pocket change hoping it's enough for a shot.

Rourke & Dunaway did wonderfully in the roles. It's not a duo you imagine right off, but here's to them.

Alice Kirge was the sole 'looks' of the film, while Sly's little bro was the tough guy.

Good work lads. Let's drink to it.
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