Review of Barrymore

Barrymore (2011)
10/10
A Tour de Force from Christopher Plummer
17 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
In 1997 Christopher Plummer too the world by storm in his "One Man" production of "Barrymore" on Broadway. It was recreated for film in 2011 and what a film it is. A new "profile" has emerged from the ashes of the much celebrated John Barrymore and that is the profile of Christopher Plummer. Here we see the full spectrum of his remarkable talent. It is an unusual piece since it does not depict his life span or years in the sun. This is Barrymore at the end of his career seeking that one last role that will catapult him, once more, into lost fame and footlights giving him an opportunity to redeem his reputation and his craft. It is a must see for all who remember him and an absolute for those who treasure great performances...thank you Christopher Plummer and John Plumpis, who plays Frank, his much needed prompter, offstage.
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