Barney Thomson
Glaswegian barber Barney Thomson is leading a humdrum existence until the moment he accidentally offs his boss and plunges into the world of a serial killer. When Barney looks to his devious mum to help cover his tracks, she leaps to the challenge.
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Movie Details
- Ratings
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NRNot rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
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16Common Sense rating OK for kids 16+
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1
SubtitlesNo
Closed captionedNo
Language and soundEnglish: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Other featuresColor; interactive menus; scene access.
Barney Thomson
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Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that Barney Thomson is a dark comedy that tries to blend a serial killer mystery with a tale about a hapless, barely employed barber (Robert Carlyle) who has a domineering mother (Emma Thompson). Expect a few on-screen deaths that aren't especially violent in and of themselves, but there are also a lot of dismembered body parts on display (including a man's genitals). Some characters smoke cigarettes, and just about everyone swears pretty much constantly (mostly "f--k" and "s--t"). On the upside, in the end, the main character stays true to his beliefs and tries to do the right thing.
- Sexual Content
- Not applicable
- Violence
- Two scenes include accidental killings, neither of which is especially violent or gruesome. But a key part of the film centers on a serial killer who dismembers victims, and quite a lot of body parts are shown, sometimes wrapped in plastic and sometimes out in the open -- including a close-up of a severed penis. Fighting.
- Language
- Almost every character swears a blue streak in nearly every scene, especially "f--k," "s--t," and variations thereof.
- Social Behavior
- Barney tries to do the right thing, even though he seems thwarted at every turn. In the end, he stays true to his beliefs and lets the people around him drag themselves down.
- Consumerism
- Not applicable
- Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol
- Some main characters smoke frequently.
Legend
- Age appropriate
- Not an issue
- Depends on your kid and your family
- Not appropriate for kids of the age most likely to want to see it
This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.
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