Barcelona
Fine Line Features | Release Date: July 29, 1994 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
74
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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6
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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VarietyTodd McCarthy
After examining the rarefied world of debutante socialites with wit and obvious expertise in “Metropolitan,” Stillman opens up his artistic universe a bit more here and displays an increased ease with filmmaking craf Read full review
88
Washington PostHal Hinson
Unlike “Metropolitan,” which for all its brittle wit seemed clunky and stagebound, Barcelona is sharply paced and alive on the screen. Read full review
80
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
Barcelona, like "Metropolitan," indulges in long, hair-splitting discussions without resorting to broad gags or worrying about wearing out its welcome. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
I've seen Barcelona twice. It seemed deeper to me the second time. It appears at first to be about the casual lives of young men trying to launch their careers, but eventually (again, like an Allen movie) it reveals darker depths and meanings. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleMichael Snyder
There are moments of satirical humor sparked by Ted's stiff, earnest demeanor and Fred's glib, transparent conniving. Read full review
70
NewsweekDavid Ansen
Stillman remains a deftly funny portrait painter of the young, willfully self-involved Anglo-Saxon male. Read full review
40
Austin Chronicle Brian Baker
Barcelona does have brief flashes of brilliance.... For the most part, however, Barcelona offers nothing much interesting beyond some beautiful scenery and generally annoying characters. Read full review
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