The Barbarian Invasions (Extended Version)
This disc includes the 112 minute extended version of the movie.
Denys Arcand's The Barbarian Invasions is a story about the humor, hope and unspoken bonds that hold family and friends together against the onslaughts of life in our contemporary times. Winner of several Genies, including Best Picture, and two major awards at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival, the film merges Arcand's alternately witty and tender storytelling style with his most deeply emotional tale to date: that of a father and son who think they have nothing left in common until – hit with a major crisis --they learn to share an insatiable appetite for life.
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Touching, poignant and funny - Hules
This movie takes us through the last days of a father estranged from his son. It's a well-crafted study of human relationships and family dynamics in the modern age. It made me and my husband laugh out loud in places, and at the end we both shed more than one tear. Well worth watching.A Wonderful Continuation... - yrgoddess
This is just another peek in to the lives of a group of old friends. We see how radically life has changed since Decline of the American Empire. This movie is comedic and yet, heartfelt. I understood completely the son's seemingly rapid change of heart. I have gone through similar quicksilver changes myself.
While it can be said that this movie is filled with social commentary (it is to a certain extent), it is also much more. It is about relationships and attitudes that influence those around us. It is about differences that can be put aside when one is called upon to offer comfort to another human being. The humour and sadness of this film balance each other beautifully. If ever there was a movie that allowed one to laugh through their tears, this is it. I highly recommend this movie.great part 2 - Manuel
A touching movie about a son and others being there for an imperfect, fallible but "human" man near death. The strengthening of the relationship between the father and son moved me. An interesting look at Quebec culture and health care system. An excellent script, full of intelligent humor. I am sure glad this movie won Best Foreign Film at the Oscars. A much better positive presentation of euthanasia then the "LIfe of David Gale." The scene with the former drug addict administering the the final dosage of medicinal heroin reminded me of Juliette Binoche administering the final dosage of morphine to Ralph Fiennes in "The English Patient." Denys Arcand is certainly one of the greatest directors in Canada.
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Touching, poignant and funny - Hules
This movie takes us through the last days of a father estranged from his son. It's a well-crafted study of human relationships and family dynamics in the modern age. It made me and my husband laugh out loud in places, and at the end we both shed more than ...A Wonderful Continuation... - yrgoddess
This is just another peek in to the lives of a group of old friends. We see how radically life has changed since Decline of the American Empire. This movie is comedic and yet, heartfelt. I understood completely the son's seemingly rapid change of heart. I ...great part 2 - Manuel
A touching movie about a son and others being there for an imperfect, fallible but "human" man near death. The strengthening of the relationship between the father and son moved me. An interesting look at Quebec culture and health care system. An excellent ...